Sponsor and Exhibit

Support a Launchpad for Opportunity

Sponsor or Exhibit at Our Signature 2025-26 Events

At Head Start California, we champion a powerful idea: every child deserves the chance to thrive in school and in life. As the voice of the largest Head Start community in the country, we support a national network with local control—where programs tailor services to meet the unique needs of eligible children, their families, and their communities.

By sponsoring Head Start California’s signature events, your organization becomes part of a movement that uplifts children, strengthens families, and fuels community growth across the state.

Download the 2025-26 sponsorship prospectus here, or click on each event below to learn more.

2025–2026 Head Start California Events

Wellness Symposium

September 22-24, 2025 | South Lake Tahoe, CA

About the Conference: The Wellness Symposium is a focused professional learning event for Head Start and Early Head Start staff at every level. It’s designed to strengthen staff’s ability to support children and families by equipping them with practical, research-informed tools to enhance program quality, promote effective leadership, and foster staff wellness.

Audience Includes:

Program and Site Directors
Education and Health Managers
Family & Community Partnership Managers
Mental Health and Home-Based Supervisors

Health Institute

November 3-5, 2025 | San Jose, CA

About the Conference:
The Health Institute brings together Head Start health, nutrition, mental health, and family services staff for three days of focused, practical training. From emerging safety protocols to community partnerships that boost wellness, this event equips professionals who support the whole child.

Audience Includes:

Health managers and specialists

Nutrition staff

Mental health consultants

Family and community engagement staff

Annual Conference

February 9-13, 2026 | Ontario, CA

About the Conference:
Our largest event of the year, the Annual Conference brings together educators, family advocates, and Head Start parents for inspiring keynotes and breakout sessions that spark new ideas and deepen impact.

Audience Includes:

Head Start and Early Head Start teachers

Home visitors and education leaders

Family service staff

Policy Council members and parents

Managers & Directors Institute (MDI)

April 13-14, 2026 | Hotel Nikko, San Francisco

About the Conference:
MDI is a leadership-focused event for early childhood program leaders. It blends peer networking, policy updates, and workshops to support strategic decision-making, team management, and effective operations.

Audience Includes: