Oregon Head Start Association

The Oregon Health Improvement Plan Committee has been charged with creating an action plan focusing on best and promising practices known to prevent and manage chronic disease across the lifespan, from infancy through adulthood. the plan will be an action strategy that expands beyond medical care to improve the health of Oregonians at the statewide and community levels. The plan seeks to acknowledge and build on the experience, contributions and successes of organizations and communities across the state.

To learn more about the plan ,view meeting materials and obtain meeting dates and locations visit:

Please be aware of the following requirements for a parent applying for National Head Start Association Scholarships and Awards.

2009-2010 NHSA Scholarships apply to parents who:

• Were in the program in 2008-2009
• Were NHSA members in 2008-2009 or 2009-2010

The NHSA web site says a member in 2009-2010. NHSA clarified this as saying they will accept a scholarship application with a 2008-2009 membership number or 2009-2010 membership number. The parent does not have to show two years of membership.

2009 - 2010 parents do not qualify for the 2009-2010 Award/Scholarship selection. 2009-2010 parents apply in 2010-2011.