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ISTHERE FEDERAL GUIDANCE YOUR OFFICE CAN GIVE HEAD START AGENCIES TO REACH OUT TO FAMILIES? “One of the things that we know is that programs have to be accepted by that commu-
nity. Whatever programs need to do to build relationships with families in the community, to figure out what the needs of those families are and to ultimately get them into Head Start programs, they have to do that. Even if that means that you’re pounding the pave- ment again, knocking on doors, going to see families where they socialize, where they buy their groceries, where they go to church. We’re really holding our programs accountable for making sure that they figure out the best strategies to do outreach to families so that families know that they have access to Head Start.” ■
National Head Start Association Seeks Success Stories
Te National Head Start Association
is working with state associations to cre- ate fact sheets and success stories that describe the need for increased federal funding to replace American Recovery and Reinvestment Act money distribut- ed since last year. Last year, the federal Head Start and
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Early Head Start program received a to- tal of $2.1 billion in ARRA funds and an addition $234.8 million in fiscal year 2009 appropriations. Head Start is currently embroiled in tough negotiations with lawmakers on the fiscal year 2011 appro- priation, specifically about the inclusion of funds to replace ARRA expansion funds. NHSA said these funds are needed
to prevent cuts to staff and the denial of Head Start and Early Head Start ser- vices to more than 60,000 children and their families. “We simply can’t leave any stone un-
turned or miss any opportunity in this effort,” wrote NHSA during a recent com- munique to members. NHSA added that the fact sheets being
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created with the help of state associations aim to describe the impacts of the expan- sion funds across the country, adding that the data collection so far has been positive but that
“additional persuasive informa-
tion” is needed to aid lobbying efforts. As a result, NHSA is seeking Head Start suc- cess stories described as “something that you were able to do specifically because of the ARRA expansion funds. Tese sto- ries could include a parent who became employed after their child was able to en- roll in Head Start or a staff member who otherwise would not have a job or the astounding growth of a particular child. All of these stories will strongly add to our existing data.” Submissions can be made via each state
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