Upcoming Event
September 22, 2025 - September 24, 2025
Wellness Symposium
LOCATION
South Lake Tahoe
Sign up now! September 22-24, 2025 South Lake Tahoe
Announcements
Jun 17, 2025
Submit a session proposal by Sept. 5Posted: Jun 17, 2025 11:59 AM
Submit a session proposal by Sept. 5
We’re excited to invite dynamic presenters, experienced professionals, and passionate advocates to submit proposals for our upcoming events! Whether you’re a longtime leader in the field or bringing fresh ideas from the front lines, we welcome your voice. Help shape the future of Head Start by submitting a proposal for one or more of our signature conferences. Proposals are due by Friday, September 5, 2025 by 11:59 pm (PST). Learn more
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.
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.