1. Congress passed the American Rescue Plan that includes huge wins for the children and families Head Start programs serve. Congress Passes Emergency Spending Bill to Provide Relief to Families and Communities Impacted by COVID-19, NHSA Press Release, March 10, 2021
   
   
2. FHSA extends a huge congratulations to Elizabeth DeCamilla of Pasco County Head Start/Early Head Start, Land O'Lakes, FL and Maria McNair of Lutheran Services Florida - Duval Head Start and Early Head Start, Jacksonville, FL for being recognized as BOLD Thinkers by NHSA for their determination in taking risks and providing bold, game-changing solutions to the challenges 2020 provided their Head Start/Early Head programs. 
   
   
3. Join the American Academy of Pediatrics on March 11 and 18, 2021, for a two-part webinar on how to safely clean, sanitize, disinfect, and improve ventilation in child care settings during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Learn the latest science-based recommendations and strategies for keeping children and staff members safe. Click here to register for part 1.

Sincerely, 

Wanda Minick 
Executive Director 
FHSA