Dear John,
Join us on Wednesday, June 18 from 3–4 p.m. ET for a powerful webinar: Using Your Voice: Advocacy for Head Start Grantees. Learn how to advocate effectively within the bounds of the Head Start and Hatch Acts.
With federal support for Head Start at risk, now is the time to raise your voice. Head Start serves over 800,000 young children across the U.S., and your advocacy can help ensure it continues to thrive.
What’s at stake if funding for Head Start remains flat in FY 2026?
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Fewer children will have access to quality early learning and care
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Parents may be forced to leave the workforce due to limited choices for affordable child care
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Recruiting and retaining qualified early childhood educators will become even harder
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Vulnerable families could lose access to essential health, nutrition and well-being services
Take Action Now:
📣 Contact Congress and urge them to increase funding for Head Start in the FY26 budget
📅 Register for our webinar to learn how to be an effective advocate
👉 Learn More: StartEarly.org/TogetherforHeadStart
Together, we can protect and strengthen Head Start for generations to come.
Warm regards,
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