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Help Build Brighter Futures with Head Start California

We Need Your Help Now—Head Start Is at Risk!
Every child deserves a strong start, and every parent deserves to be heard. But right now, Head Start programs across California face serious funding cuts that could harm the families who rely on them. Your donation helps HSC fight to protect and strengthen these vital programs. Together, we can ensure families have the support they need—now and for generations to come.

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Why Support Head Start California?

Your donation to Head Start California is an investment in a stronger, more equitable future for children and families across the state. Here’s how your contribution makes a difference:

Promote Quality Education: Help Head Start programs provide the best early childhood education possible.
Advocate for Children and Families: Strengthen our voice in advocating for the resources and policies that benefit low-income families.
Build Stronger Communities: Empower families and communities through comprehensive support services and educational opportunities.
Foster Innovation: Support the development and sharing of best practices in early childhood education, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive.

Your support ensures that we can continue our work to create brighter futures for children and families across California.

Thank you for standing with us!

The Power of 2 ($2 per child)

We Need Your Help to Secure the Future of Head Start

Every child deserves a strong start, and every parent deserves to be heard. But right now, Head Start programs across California face the challenge of flat funding for the third year in a row — even as costs continue to rise. Without increased investment, programs struggle to meet growing needs and provide the high-quality support that families rely on.

Your donation helps Head Start California advocate for the resources our programs need to thrive. Together, we can ensure families have the support they need — now and for generations to come.

Join our Power of 2 Campaign, where your small contribution can make a big impact. For every $2 donated:

$1 goes to Head Start California, supporting our state and federal advocacy efforts.
$1 goes to the National Head Start Association (NHSA)’s Dollar per Child campaign, strengthening national advocacy for Head Start programs.

These contributions help us:

Advocate for policies that benefit families from low-income backgrounds.
Educate lawmakers and the public on the successes of Head Start.
Build coalitions that champion the needs of children from low-income backgrounds.

Who we are

Head Start California is the premier advocacy organization for Head Start agencies throughout California. We advocate for our members at the federal, state and local level to secure more funding, achieve beneficial policy changes and better serve California’s eligible children aged 0-5. Learn about Head Start California’s vision, mission and values here.

The National Head Start Association’s (NHSA) vision is to lead – to be the untiring voice that will not be quiet until every vulnerable child is served with the Head Start model of support for the whole child, the family and the community – and to advocate – to work diligently for policy and institutional changes that ensure all vulnerable children and families have what they need to succeed. Learn more about NHSA here.