CCDP Head Start

09/30/2026

The federal government is asking for public input on proposed changes to Head Start, and your experience can help inform what happens next.

Public comments give parents, staff, alumni, and community members an opportunity to explain what works in Head Start, what matters most to children and families, and what decision-makers should consider before a final rule is issued.

NHSA’s How to Comment Guide makes it easier to participate, with simple steps for submitting a comment and tips for sharing your experience effectively.

Read the guide and submit your comment: https://nhsa.org/nprm-resources/how-to-speak-up-for-head-start/submit-a-public-comment/

09/29/2026

Head Start works best when parents and caregivers are informed and involved.

As the federal government considers changes to the standards that guide Head Start, we’re sharing a new resource to help families understand what is being proposed. NHSA’s Parent Guide to the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) breaks down some of the key changes in straightforward, everyday language and explains how they could impact children and families.

Take a few minutes to learn more and share the guide with other Head Start parents and caregivers in your community: https://drive.google.com/file/d/14C78n4z8lDCQF4TFOnqAL-5mkO1m3yJF/view

09/27/2026

There are proposed changes to the Head Start Program Performance Standards, and we want parents and caregivers in our Head Start community to have clear information about what those changes could mean.

NHSA created a Parent Guide to the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that explains the proposal in plain language, including potential changes related to health services, disability supports, eligibility, classroom requirements, and opportunities for parents to have a voice in their program.

Parents and caregivers: Read the guide, learn what is being proposed, and find out how you can make your voice heard: https://drive.google.com/file/d/14C78n4z8lDCQF4TFOnqAL-5mkO1m3yJF/view

09/26/2026

What should decision-makers know about Head Start? Ask the people who experience it every day.

Head Start parents and caregivers understand the difference health services, disability supports, strong classrooms, and opportunities for parent leadership can make for a family.

As the federal government considers changes to Head Start standards, parents across the country are signing a national letter asking that the strengths of Head Start be protected.

Parents and caregivers: Add your name by September 30, 2026, to make your voice heard: https://nhsa.org/nprm-resources/how-to-speak-up-for-head-start/

09/25/2026

NHSA’s Parent Guide to the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) breaks down the federal government's proposed changes to and explains how they could impact families and children.

Learn more: https://drive.google.com/file/d/14C78n4z8lDCQF4TFOnqAL-5mkO1m3yJF/view

09/24/2026

As the federal government considers changes to standards, parents are signing a national letter asking that the strengths of Head Start be protected.

Add your name by September 30, 2026: https://nhsa.org/nprm-resources/how-to-speak-up-for-head-start/

09/23/2026

You do not have to be a policy expert to comment on proposed changes to Head Start.

Anyone can submit a public comment, including parents, caregivers, staff, alumni, and community members. Sharing a personal experience can help federal decision-makers understand how proposed changes could affect real Head Start children, families, and programs.

Not sure where to start? This step-by-step How to Comment Guide explains the process and offers tips for writing a meaningful comment.

Download the guide and make your voice heard: https://nhsa.org/nprm-resources/how-to-speak-up-for-head-start/submit-a-public-comment/

09/22/2026

Head Start parents and caregivers know firsthand what helps children and families thrive.

Right now, the federal government is considering changes to the Head Start Program Performance Standards, the rules that help shape how Head Start programs operate and the services families receive.

Parents have an opportunity to speak up about what they want protected. Add your name to the national Parent Sign-On Letter and help make sure family voices are part of this conversation.

Sign by September 30, 2026: https://nhsa.org/nprm-resources/how-to-speak-up-for-head-start/

09/22/2026

Shared from the The Pennsylvania Head Start Association

📣 HEAD START COMMUNITY:
IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING SUBMITTING A PUBLIC COMMENT, JOIN US.

The proposed changes to the Head Start Program Performance Standards could have significant implications for Head Start programs, children, families, staff, and communities. The federal rulemaking process gives the public an opportunity to respond directly to the proposal.

🗓 September 23
⏰ 10:00 a.m. ET
💻 Virtual via Zoom

We are inviting anyone connected to the Head Start community who is interested in making a public comment to join us.

During the webinar, we will:
📘 Break down the proposed changes
💬 Talk through what they could mean for Head Start
📝 Share guidance and resources for developing a public comment
💻 Walk through exactly how to submit your comment

You do not need to be an expert in policy or regulations. If you have experience with Head Start and want to better understand how your voice can be part of the public comment process, this call is for you.

🔗 Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/FjfWm-oHTAiJ1uR3bQ9g1w

📣 Please help us reach the Head Start community by sharing this post with staff, parents, families, leaders, and community partners who may want to participate.