1. New poverty guidelines have been published effective January 12, 2022. These guidelines help programs determine family eligibility services. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation
   
   
2. Rubio, Thune, Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Protect Toddlers From Mask Mandates, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) joined Senator John Thune (R-SD) and Republican colleagues in urging U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra to rescind an interim final rule (IFR) that places one-size-fits-all federal mandates on Head Start programs across the nation. Press Release, January 21, 2022
   
   
3. Sessions Named 2022 recipient of the Chiles Advocacy Award, William Douglas Sessions Jr. has been a fierce advocate for countless important issues impacting Florida’s children and families. Press Release: Children’s Week Florida, January 25, 2022

Please visit our COVID-19 Resource page, which is updated regularly, and the FHSA events list for more information. If there is something else you need guidance on, let us know - we will continue to work with state agencies and partners to answer your questions.  

Sincerely, 

Wanda Minick 
Executive Director 
FHSA 

Florida Head Start Association

111 N. Gadsden Street, Suite 200
Tallahassee, FL 32301

Phone Number: (850) 694-6477

Email Address: [email protected]