1. NHSA Action Alert: Yesterday Head Start advocates from across the country virtually meet with their Congressional Leaders regarding the national proposal to offer free, high-quality preschool to all three- and four-year-olds. The universal pre-K plan has the potential to transform society, but only if Congress starts with Head Start. Click here to tell your Senators and Representatives that any expansion of early childhood education must start with the proven and effective model of Head Start and Early Head Start.
   
   
2. Resource - ERSEA: Prioritizing Eligibility and Meeting the Greatest Need, "Eligibility services provide a mechanism for ensuring consistent and appropriate enrollment practices. Comprehensive recordkeeping systems make it possible to monitor ERSEA practices. They also help program leaders use data to identify and evaluate necessary modifications. Staff who are knowledgeable of Head Start eligibility and child care subsidy requirements can initiate and support partnerships to meet family needs." ECLKC, updated September 22, 2021
   
   
3. Resource: Health Tips for Families Series, Check out these tip sheets that will serve as tools to assist Head Start health managers to provide important information to families about Office of Head Start priorities. ECLKC updated 22, 2021

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