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Announcements
Apr 15, 2025
Head Start funding is at risk! Email Congress now!Posted: Apr 15, 2025 09:09 AM
Head Start funding is at risk! Email Congress now!Head Start funding is at risk! Learn more and take one minute to send a pre-written letter urging Congress to keep Head Start funded. Take Action!
Apr 04, 2025
Head Start Regional Office Closures: A Call for Action to Safeguard Head StartPosted: Apr 04, 2025 01:48 PM
Head Start Regional Office Closures: A Call for Action to Safeguard Head StartOn Tuesday, April 1, 2025, we were saddened to learn that several of the Regional Offices that support Head Start programs were abruptly closed and their staff placed on paid leave until their termination in 60 days. The closed offices included the Region 9 Office in San Francisco, which served programs in California, Nevada, Arizona, Hawai’i, and several U.S. territories. Other closures included offices in Boston, New York, Chicago, and Seattle. Read the full article here.
Jan 28, 2025
Federal Grant Pause Not Intended to Affect Head Start ProgramsPosted: Jan 28, 2025 11:13 AM
Federal Grant Pause Not Intended to Affect Head Start ProgramsYesterday, the Trump administration issued a memo temporarily pausing federal grants and loan disbursements, causing some confusion across federal programs.
We want to reassure Head Start grant recipients that this pause is not intended to affect Head Start programs.
For clarity on which programs are impacted, please refer to this FAQ from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
We’ll provide updates as more information becomes available. Thank you for your patience and dedication to serving families!
HEAD START CALIFORNIA MISSION
We empower Head Start programs to reach their full potential through advocacy, professional development, networking, and collaboration.
OUR VISION
We envision a future where Head Start is recognized as the gold standard in child development and the provider of choice for California’s most vulnerable children and families.