Upcoming Event
February 9, 2026 - February 13, 2026
Annual Conference
LOCATION
Ontario, CA
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Announcements
Oct 03, 2025
Media Release: Head Start California Celebrates Approval of New Law Adding Early Childhood Ed Representation to the Commission on Teacher CredentialingPosted: Oct 03, 2025 09:46 AM
Media Release: Head Start California Celebrates Approval of New Law Adding Early Childhood Ed Representation to the Commission on Teacher CredentialingFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SACRAMENTO, CA –Head Start California today applauded Governor Newsom for signing AB 1123, a new law that will modify the composition of the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) to include members with early childhood education (ECE) experience and expertise. Read the full release here.
Sep 18, 2025
Media Release: Assembly Resolution Honoring 60 Years of Head Start is Chaptered into LawPosted: Sep 18, 2025 03:28 PM
Media Release: Assembly Resolution Honoring 60 Years of Head Start is Chaptered into Law
SACRAMENTO, CA – The California Secretary of State has officially chaptered Assembly Joint Resolution 12 (AJR-12), honoring the 60th anniversary of Head Start and its legacy of services. The resolution affirms the Head Start’s foundational role in California’s early learning and family support systems and calls on Congress and the President of the United States to protect and increase funding for Head Start. Read the full press release here.
Sep 08, 2025
Media Release: HSC Responds to Federal House Committee MarkupPosted: Sep 08, 2025 01:14 PM
Media Release: HSC Responds to Federal House Committee MarkupFor Immediate Release: Head Start California Responds to Federal House Committee Markup that Would Lead to Reduced Services for Head Start Children and Families. Read the full statement here.
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.