National Head Start Association

💗 72% of voters agree: Early learning is a smart use of tax dollars. ✅ Head Start delivers — boosting school readiness, family stability, and long-term success. 💰 Now is the time to #InvestInHeadStart. Read more in @educationweek. #HeadStart60 edweek.org/teaching-learn…

The data is clear: 79% of voters support Head Start. ✅ In a letter to @educationweek, our Executive Director Yasmina Vinci makes the case for full funding. #InvestInHeadStart edweek.org/teaching-learn…

📞 TODAY is National Head Start Call-In Day! Join our community in calling your member of the U.S. House of Representatives to urge them to stand up for Head Start funding. ✅ Here are the guidelines: drive.google.com/file/d/17LqkFF… #StandForHeadStart #HeadStart60 #EarlyChildhood

🚨TOMORROW is National Head Start Call-In Day! Your voice is powerful—and we need you to use it. 📅Tuesday, July 22 📍 Call your member of the U.S. House of Representatives and speak up for Head Start funding. 📝We’ve made it easy. drive.google.com/file/d/17LqkFF… #StandForHeadStart

🎉 The Academy at NHSA just achieved @IACETorg accreditation! Your professional development now carries national recognition. Every training and CEU advances your career while strengthening programs serving 700,000 children daily. #HeadStart nhsa.org/press_release/…

🚨 Tuesday, July 22 is National Head Start Call-In Day! 📍 Plan to call your member of the U.S. House of Representatives and urge them to protect and strengthen funding for Head Start. 📝 Here are the instructions: drive.google.com/file/d/17LqkFF… #StandForHeadStart #EarlyChildhood

🇺🇸 Happy Birthday, America! For 60 years, #HeadStart has proven that strong families and strong communities. More than 40 million children have benefited from Head Start. That’s good for all of us — because when families succeed, America succeeds. #HeadStart60 #4thofJuly

🎆 This 4th of July, let’s celebrate our country and our kids! Join us in the town parade. Wear your Head Start gear, make a sign, and bring your decorated bikes, wagons, or strollers. Let’s show everyone what makes Head Start so special. We can’t wait to see you there!

Thank you @RepYoungKim for visiting #HeadStart. Your support means so much to the children, families, and communities that benefit from this life changing program. #StandForHeadStart

With the government's FY26 budget taking shape, this year's Fall Leadership Institute is a timely opportunity to engage with policymakers and early childhood experts to help shape the future of Head Start. #FLI25 🚨Rate increases tomorrow. Register today! nhsa.org/conference/fal…

✨Tammy Gosley from Bennington, VT, shares her 25-year journey through #HeadStart from parent to teacher. Listen to her full story. >> birthday.nhsa.org/the-voices-of-… When we #InvestInHeadStart, we lift families and build strong foundations for children. 💪 #HeadStart60

🎨🚌🍎 #HeadStart is rooted in strong partnerships with families, local businesses, and organizations—all working together to give children the best possible start in life. Show your support by signing and sharing our Community Support Letter. nhsa.org/community-supp… #HeadStart60

From hands-on learning to safe transportation and healthy meals, Head Start helps young children grow, explore, and build the skills they need for kindergarten and beyond. 📽️ Watch Head Start in action! #HeadStart60 #EarlyLearning facebook.com/share/v/1ZaNPa…

📣 Registration for #FLI25 is now open! Taking place just two weeks before the government’s funding deadline, this year’s gathering comes at a pivotal moment. ⏳ Limited space available — save your spot today! #EarlyChildhoodEducation nhsa.org/conference/fal…

We are thrilled to welcome Yasmina Vinci - Executive Director of @natlheadstart to #CAYLCatalyst ! Don’t miss it—register now to join us! 🔗tinyurl.com/yepzf9x8

Head Start gave Mai Miksic more than an education—it gave her a foundation for life. Today, she’s a @Columbia grad and an advocate for families nationwide. Head Start delivers an annual growth of 13% on return on investment. #InvestInHeadStart #HeadStart60 facebook.com/share/p/14Ek6e…

Our Collaborators joined the 2025 @R7HSA Conference in Kansas to celebrate 60 years of Head Start! 💎 Show your support for Head Start by signing the birthday card: birthday.nhsa.org/birthday-sign-… #r7hsa #annualconference #headstart #ECE #ProfessionalDevelopment @NatlHeadStart

At Le Jardin, we are so proud of our Graduating Class of 2025! Together, we are truly "Planting Seeds for the Future!" #LeJardinProud #HeadStartWorks #Graduation2025 #EarlyLearning #HeadStartMagic #EalyHeadStartCuties #HeadStartCuties #305cahsd @natlheadstart @headstartgov

On the eve of our 60th, we joined @childrenfirstpa, @RepDwightEvans, @RepDean & PA parents to show the life‐changing power of Head Start. As Congress reviews Trump’s FY26 budget, remember: "Head Start is not a line item—it’s a lifeline." #InvestInHeadStart nhsa.org/take-action/

At Le Jardin Community Center we love seeing our little ones learn about healthy foods through play and exploration! These fun, hands-on moments build strong habits and support our whole-child approach. #LeJardinCommunity #EarlyLearning #HealthyHabits @natlheadstart @headstartgov