Upcoming Event

February 24, 2025 - February 26, 2025

Annual Conference

LOCATION

Millbrae

Registration is open! The Head Start California Annual (Education) Conference will be held on February 24-26, 2025 in Millbrae, CA.…

Announcements

Jan 28, 2025

Federal Grant Pause Not Intended to Affect Head Start Programs

Jan 23, 2025

Jan. 23 Final Rule Webinar is being Postponed

Jan 10, 2025

LA County Wildfire Resources

HEAD START CALIFORNIA MISSION

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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

Advocacy and Policy News

State Moving Forward on Changes to Teacher Permits Major changes to early childhood teacher permits are impending on two fronts. First, the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) is…

Advocacy and Policy News

New Federal Administration Causes Confusion for Head Start Programs: Here’s What We Know By: Melanee Cottrill, Executive Director, Head Start California With a new administration, the last two weeks have been a whirlwind…

Head Start California Updates

Health Institute Brings in Record Number of Head Start Health Staff to Newport Beach Event Thank you to everyone who joined us at the 2024 Health Institute, held from November 13-15 in beautiful Newport Beach!…