1. Introducing the Head Start Forward Campaign, Watch this video to hear Dr. Bernadine Futrell, director of the OHS announce the launch of the Head Start Forward campaign. This initiative will bring grantees together and provide information and resources needed to prepare for the upcoming program year (PY) 2021–2022., Office of Head Start (OHS)

2. ICYMI: NHSA new short, brief on Early Head Start RISING! initiative, Early Head Start is a critical support for improving child health and brain development while supporting families at one of their most stressed times of life. Early Head Start's proven and flexible program model is the highest quality prenatal-to-three program in the country. The Early Head Start RISING! fits well with NHSA current, major letter campaign to Congress that they start with Head Start in any expansion of early childhood education.
   
   
3. Partnering with Families Experiencing Homelessness Due to Domestic Violence, Learn how to partner with families and identify local and state programs for domestic violence prevention and response. #HomeAtHeadStart ECLKC

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 NHSA to answer your questions. 

Sincerely, 

Wanda Minick 
Executive Director 
FHSA