Upcoming Event

February 26, 2024 - March 1, 2024

Annual Conference

LOCATION

Hilton Long Beach

Announcements

Nov 16, 2023

Join our team! We’re looking for an Administrative & Finance Coordinator.

Nov 16, 2023

Data Improvement Webinar: recording now available

Oct 26, 2023

Insights from the Head Start Professional Development Survey

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

HSC Announces Retirement of Joe Franklin, Manager of Finance and Operations It is with a sense of both gratitude and sadness that Head Start California (HSC) announces the retirement of Joe…

Advocacy and Policy News

Major Updates Proposed to Head Start Program Performance Standards The Office of Head Start on Monday, November 20 issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) with major updates to…

Advocacy and Policy News

Federal and State Advocacy Updates   By: Melanee Cottrill, Executive Director, Head Start California Head Start California exists, in large part, to advocate on behalf…