Head Start was invited to speak at an informational hearing on May 8th before the House Committee On Early Childhood and Human Services.

Today is a national day of action to let Congress know the importance of SNAP!

Thanks to the tireless advocacy of Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Ron Wyden (D-OR), along with Congressman Cliff Bentz (R-OR), Southern Oregon’s Head Start programs will continue to serve over 900 preschoolers and provide employment for hundreds of local workers.

Head Start has long been a vital lifeline for children, families, and communities across the country, and needs to be protected.

U.S. Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) said today they are joining Senate colleagues to condemn the Trump Administration’s mass firings of federal employees at the Office of Head Start (OHS) and the Office of Child Care (OCC) and to urge Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to reinstate these employees immediately.

We are excited to introduce Emily Olson as the newest addition to our OHSA team!

During the month of October, we celebrate the commitment, passion and history of Head Start.

The National Head Start Association held its Parent and Family Engagement Conference last week in New Orleans.

October is Head Start Awareness Month.

Children of all ages benefit from reading.

OHSA submitted testimony supporting House Bill 3005, which would create a new $100 million fund for infrastructure projects that would allow child care providers to serve more children.

The Oregon Head Start Association’s primary focus is to address the challenges that many Head Start programs face.

We are asking supporters of Head Start, as well as parents and programs, to send an email of support for increased investments in early learning.