Upcoming Event

November 3, 2025 - November 5, 2025

Health Institute

LOCATION

Hayes Mansion, San Jose

Join us for the Health Institute on November 3-5, 2025   Location: Hayes Mansion, San Jose, CA Registration will open…

Announcements

Aug 05, 2025

Media Release: Head Start California Federal Budget Statement

Jun 17, 2025

Submit a session proposal by Sept. 5

Apr 15, 2025

Head Start funding is at risk! Email Congress now!

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.

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Latest News

Head Start California Updates

Media Release: Head Start California Responds to Federal Appropriations Bill Markup Lacking Critical Funds Needed to Give Kids a Head Start   Sacramento, CA – Head Start California today issued the…

Head Start Stories

My Head Start Story: Iris Story submitted by: Iris, Head Start parent and Parent Voices Leader from Marin  Before I found Head Start, I was…

Head Start Stories

My Head Start Story: Kari Story submitted by: Kari, Head Start parent  At Head Start my older daughter picked up her letters quickly, but seemed…