Do You Want to Advocate for Head Start?
Since 1965, Head Start has offered opportunity and hope to young children and families in our Kansas communities and across the nation. Nearly 6,300 infants, toddlers, and preschoolers are enrolled in Kansas Head Start programs.
Head Start programs operate with funds from the federal government. Continued federal funding in Fiscal Year 26 (FY26) and beyond is essential for maintaining access to the early education, health services, and economic supports offered by Head Start programs like yours!
Become an Advocate for Head Start!
What can you do to help protect Head Start funding?
Talk to your friends, family, and neighbors about Head Start and why it is important. The most important message you can share is your own story and your own experience.
Act by sharing a message about the importance of Head Start with your Members of Congress. The National Head Start Association has provided this tool for you to use here. Or click on the flyer below.
Are you a current or former Kansas Head Start parent? Subscribe to receive occasional action alerts and news about advocacy opportunities from Kansas Head Start Association using the below form. We will only e-mail you periodically and you may unsubscribe at any time. After signing up, you will receive an e-mail from MailChimp asking you to confirm your subscription. You will not be added to this advocacy-alert list without confirmation from you! [Not a current or former Head Start parent or a parent who also wants to know more about Kansas Head Start? Sign up for our regular weekly newsletter, see the Your Turn page.]
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For upcoming opportunities to connect with Kansas Head Start Association, parent networks and learning sessions, and Head Start advocacy!