Head Start (program)

ACCT, NHSA Launch Kids on Campus Partnership to Expand Child Care for Student Parents

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT), along with partner National Head Start Association (NHSA), announce the launch of the Kids on Campus initiative. For the next five years, NHSA and ACCT will provide technical assistance to Head Start and Early Head Start programs and community colleges, bringing them from introduction to open child care classrooms on campus.

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  • New five-year initiative will support student parents by bringing more Head Start centers to community college campuses throughout the country.
  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT), along with partner National Head Start Association (NHSA), announce the launch of the Kids on Campus initiative.
  • For the next five years, NHSA and ACCT will provide technical assistance to Head Start and Early Head Start programs and community colleges, bringing them from introduction to open child care classrooms on campus.
  • "Insufficient child care and early learning opportunities are significant barriers for the 1.7 million parents—mainly moms—in college," said ACCT Board of Directors Chair Jay Nardini.

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation and The National Head Start Association Partner to Bring Gardens to Children and Families

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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MARYSVILLE, Ohio, Nov. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation and the National Head Start Association (NHSA) have teamed up to bring the GroMoreGood Garden Grants to community gardens across the country.

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  • MARYSVILLE, Ohio, Nov. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation and the National Head Start Association (NHSA) have teamed up to bring the GroMoreGood Garden Grants to community gardens across the country.
  • Head Start programs can apply through December 18, 2023 for the opportunity to receive garden resources.
  • The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation and the National Head Start Association have partnered to bring GroMoreGood Garden Grants to Early Head Start and Head Start programs across the country.
  • “A sixth year of GroMoreGood Garden Grants with the National Head Start Association, will bring the benefits of gardens and getting outside to more children and families,” said Katherine Dickens, Director, ESG & Social Impact at ScottsMiracle-Gro.

NHSA Launches "Head Start Promise" Academic Pathway to Bolster Head Start Workforce

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023
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WASHINGTON, April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, the National Head Start Association announced an ambitious new collaboration with National University's Sanford College of Education, designed to address the shortage of highly-qualified Head Start and Early Head Start professionals. This initiative–the Head Start Promise–creates a focused pathway designed for anyone who is committed to building a better future for America's historically underserved children, families, and communities.

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  • Built in collaboration with National University, the Head Start Promise will create a pathway to a college degree in early childhood education for Head Start and Early Head Start educators
    WASHINGTON, April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, the National Head Start Association announced an ambitious new collaboration with National University 's Sanford College of Education, designed to address the shortage of highly-qualified Head Start and Early Head Start professionals.
  • Our nation's flagship early learning program, Head Start and Early Head Start, faces an acute shortage of qualified professionals.
  • Scholarships offered by National University to Head Start Promise Scholars will make enrollment affordable to all eligible Head Start and Early Head Start staff.
  • Head Start Promise academic pathway consists of five stackable certificates that provide Head Start and Early Head Start professionals with a flexible pathway to a bachelor's degree —along with scaffolded academic support to help achieve their goals.

New Partnership Launches to Plan Free, High-Quality Early Learning on Community College Campuses

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
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WASHINGTON, March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) and the National Head Start Association (NHSA) announced today that they will partner to increase free on-campus Head Start and Early Head Start slots on U.S. community college campuses. This partnership is funded through a planning grant supported by ECMC Foundation and the Seldin / Haring-Smith Foundation.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) and the National Head Start Association (NHSA) announced today that they will partner to increase free on-campus Head Start and Early Head Start slots on U.S. community college campuses.
  • Though their children may be eligible for Head Start services, fewer than 100 of the 3,700+ community and technical college campuses have Head Start providers on-site.
  • Together, ACCT and NHSA will develop resources for partnerships to match existing Head Start providers with community college campuses that can offer free facilities.
  • "Adding free Head Start slots at community college campuses sustainably addresses funding gaps in both early childhood and higher education," said Abigail Seldin, CEO of the Seldin / Haring-Smith Foundation.

NHSA Launches Initiative to Support Mental Health for Head Start Workforce

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022
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WASHINGTON, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - The National Head Start Association (NHSA), in partnership with Ayogo Health, is proud to announce the launch of Starling Minds Mental Fitness, a digital mental health program that delivers proactive, comprehensive mental health support to early childhood educators, staff, and their families.

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  • WASHINGTON, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - The National Head Start Association (NHSA), in partnership with Ayogo Health, is proud to announce the launch of Starling Minds Mental Fitness, a digital mental health program that delivers proactive, comprehensive mental health support to early childhood educators, staff, and their families.
  • "Head Start staff face a unique set of difficult and challenging stressors," said NHSA Executive Director Yasmina Vinci.
  • "NHSA is an inspirational example of making mental health an organizational priority," said Ayogo's Chief Executive Officer Michael Fergusson.
  • "We couldn't be more excited to make Starling Mental Fitness available to over 270,000 Head Start staff members and their families."

She Runs It and digitalundivided Create a Customized START Program to Propel Women of Color Entrepreneurs in Marketing, Media, and Tech

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220615005875/en/
    She Runs It x digitalundivided: START Program launched to propel women of color entrepreneurs in marketing, media, and tech.
  • This program is designed to bring the powerful ideas and emerging business concepts of women of color to fruition for our industry.
  • Our She Runs It x digitalundivided: START Program signals the first time we have partnered on this initiative with a focus on recruiting women entrepreneurs in marketing, media, and tech.
  • Our goal is to create a greater world where all women of color own their work and worth.

Controltec Announces Name Change to KinderSystems

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Monday, May 2, 2022
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ESCONDIDO, Calif. , May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Controltec, Inc., the leading provider of subsidy management software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions to state agencies, Head Start programs and child care providers, announced today that it has changed its name to KinderSystems, Inc.

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  • In the past 12 months alone, KinderSystems has processed more than 100 million childcare attendance transactions, a key indicator of the scale and scope of the company's solutions.
  • "Our new company name demonstrates our focus on partnering with the publicly funded child care sector to deliver state-of-the-art solutions.
  • KinderSystems ( www.KinderSystems.com )is the leading provider of subsidy management software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions to state agencies, Head Start programs and child care providers.
  • Built and supported by industry experts, KinderSystems envisions a world where all families, no matter their income level, have access to high quality child care.

The Beans And National Head Start Association Announce Partnership To Support America's Teachers

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Tuesday, April 5, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO, April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Beans, a financial technology startup, and the National Head Start Association (NHSA), a leader in early childhood development and education, announce the launch of their national partnership to support Head Start leaders, educators, and staff with tools to reduce financial stress.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Beans , a financial technology startup, and the National Head Start Association (NHSA), a leader in early childhood development and education, announce the launch of their national partnership to support Head Start leaders, educators, and staff with tools to reduce financial stress.
  • Through the launch of the partnership with The Beans, Head Start teachers and program staff across the country will have the opportunity to receive The Beans' evidence-based financial care app and content to reduce financial stress and support financial progress.
  • After attending the National Head Start Association conference in December and being blown away by this program, it will be my legacy to bring The Beans to my Head Start community."
  • NHSA is the voice for more than 1 million children, 270,000 staff and 1,600 Head Start grant recipients in the United States.

Jefferson-Clarion Head Start, Inc. Continues Partnership With PA Poet on Next Children’s Book Launch

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Monday, February 7, 2022
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This is the second book from Raks series that we are providing to our classrooms and children in our programs.

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  • This is the second book from Raks series that we are providing to our classrooms and children in our programs.
  • In addition, Rak will donate net proceeds from individual sales of the book to Jefferson-Clarion Head Start.
  • Jefferson-Clarion Head Start, Inc. is seeking funding opportunities from individuals, corporations, and foundations that want to help fuel this important learning program to children in the Head Start Program.
  • Interested parties are encouraged to contact Pamela Johnson, Executive Director of Jefferson-Clarion Head Start, Inc. at 814-849-3660, ext.

NEDHSA, Prime Time Head Start collaborate to provide behavioral health services to more than 500 3-4-year-olds

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Thursday, January 13, 2022
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This agreement allows NEDHSA access to more than 500 3-and-4-year-olds and their families through full-day, school year service across four centers located in high-needs communities.

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  • This agreement allows NEDHSA access to more than 500 3-and-4-year-olds and their families through full-day, school year service across four centers located in high-needs communities.
  • Prime Time focuses on positive child and family outcomes to close the achievement gap and build a better future for Ouachita Parish children and families.
  • Since 2016, Prime Time has administered the Head Start Program in Ouachita Parish.
  • NEDHSA Integrated Care addresses behavioral health, primary health, and social determinants of health.