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- Congress Finalizes FY26 Funding for Head Start: Congress has officially passed — and the president has signed — the FY26 appropriations bill, securing an $85 million increase for Head Start and an $85 million increase for CCDBG. This stability comes after months of uncertainty and rising costs for programs nationwide. Thank you to our Florida Head Start community for your persistent outreach and education of congressional offices — your work helped make this progress possible. Read the full FHSA press release here.
- Mental Wellness Symposium – Feb. 12! Join the National Center on Health, Behavioral Health, and Safety for a full‑day virtual symposium on Feb. 12, 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. ET. Designed for mental health consultants and Head Start leaders, the event explores strategies to support children, families, and staff. Three follow‑up CoP sessions extend the learning and help strengthen community.
- Parenting Tips & Activities from Start Early. Parents are a child’s first and best teacher. That’s why Start Early offers expert‑informed resources that give families practical tools to help children thrive. We’re proud to share these excellent materials from a trusted partner — Start Early. Learn more.
Please visit our WYNTK resource webpage, for archived WYNTK and FHSA events for more information. If there is something else you need guidance on, let us know - we are happy to connect with you and learn how FHSA can serve you better.
Sincerely,
Wanda Minick
Executive Director
FHSA
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