- ICYMI: Improving Educational Freedom for Young Children and Families—a June 18 webcast from the Office of Early Childhood Development—highlighted how ACF’s April 29 guidance, issued under Executive Order 14191, promotes family choice across programs like Head Start. The webinar explored how federal funds can support families in selecting educational settings that best align with their needs and values and illustrated how Head Start programs are uniquely positioned to facilitate meaningful parent choice. Click hereto watch the recording and click here to view the slides.
- Understanding the Full Enrollment Initiative: What Head Start Grantees Need to Know on Tuesday, July 01, 2025 @ 3:00 PM ET. Join Start Early for a timely webinar designed to support programs impacted by the Full Enrollment Initiative (FEI). This session will walk you through the FEI process step by step—covering technical assistance plans, waiver requests, and potential slot recapture—so your team stays informed and ready. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain clear, actionable guidance directly from experts.
- Prioritizing Young Children Experiencing Homelessness Through Strategic Partnerships: A Head Start Conversation Series on Tuesday, July 01, 2025 @ 1:00 PM. Join Florida’s Head Start Collaboration Director, Kim Singer, and SchoolHouse Connection for a dynamic discussion on how leaders across Florida are strengthening the identification and enrollment of young children experiencing homelessness in Head Start and Early Head Start programs. Discover practical tips for building partnerships that drive real impact.
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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