Idaho Head Start Association

[09/09/21]   National Head Start Association Executive Director Jasmina Vinci makes a compelling case for increasing investment in the time-proven Head Start and Early Head Start programs.

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The Child Tax Credit: What Head Start Families Need to Know

Register for the Child Tax Credit by July 15. https://natlheadstart.medium.com/the-child-tax-credit-what-head-start-families-need-to-know-4d721313a7e7

The Child Tax Credit: What Head Start Families Need to Know In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Rescue Plan provides historic investments in children and families, including the…

If you have children, file your 2020 tax return ASAP to make sure #IRS has your most up-to-date information and issues the appropriate amount Advance #ChildTaxCredit payments. Learn more at www.irs.gov/childtaxcredit2021

If you have children, file your 2020 tax return ASAP to make sure #IRS has your most up-to-date information and issues the appropriate amount Advance #ChildTaxCredit payments. Learn more at www.irs.gov/childtaxcredit2021

Checked the mail? #IRS is sending good news to families who may qualify for monthly #ChildTaxCredit payments. Any family who hasn’t yet filed is urged to do so soon so they may receive any advance payment they’re due. See: https://go.usa.gov/x6Zku

Checked the mail? #IRS is sending good news to families who may qualify for monthly #ChildTaxCredit payments. Any family who hasn’t yet filed is urged to do so soon so they may receive any advance payment they’re due. See: https://go.usa.gov/x6Zku

If you have children, file your 2020 tax return ASAP to make sure #IRS has your most up-to-date information and issues the appropriate amount Advance #ChildTaxCredit payments. Learn more at www.irs.gov/childtaxcredit2021

If you have children, file your 2020 tax return ASAP to make sure #IRS has your most up-to-date information and issues the appropriate amount Advance #ChildTaxCredit payments. Learn more at www.irs.gov/childtaxcredit2021

The Child Tax Credit: What Head Start Families Need to Know

Don't miss out on the Child Tax Credit! https://natlheadstart.medium.com/the-child-tax-credit-what-head-start-families-need-to-know-4d721313a7e7

The Child Tax Credit: What Head Start Families Need to Know In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Rescue Plan provides historic investments in children and families, including the…

Checked the mail? #IRS is sending good news to families who may qualify for monthly #ChildTaxCredit payments. Any family who hasn’t yet filed is urged to do so soon so they may receive any advance payment they’re due. See: https://go.usa.gov/x6Zku

Checked the mail? #IRS is sending good news to families who may qualify for monthly #ChildTaxCredit payments. Any family who hasn’t yet filed is urged to do so soon so they may receive any advance payment they’re due. See: https://go.usa.gov/x6Zku

Head Start has supported millions of vulnerable children and their families, but Congress may overlook Head Start in new early childhood funding legislation. Idaho's Congressmen are influential in Congress. Please take this simple action to let them know you want them to support Head Start. https://www.votervoice.net/HeadStart/campaigns/84784/respond #UniteForHeadStart.

Head Start has supported millions of vulnerable children and their families, but Congress may overlook Head Start in new early childhood funding legislation. Idaho's Congressmen are influential in Congress. Please take this simple action to let them know you want them to support Head Start. https://www.votervoice.net/HeadStart/campaigns/84784/respond #UniteForHeadStart.

Congress is looking to increase national investments in early childhood education, and the future of Head Start—with its whole-child, whole-family approach—is at stake. Idaho's members of Congress need to hear from YOU. Click the link for a quick way to send a letter. https://www.votervoice.net/HeadStart/campaigns/84784/respond
#UniteforHeadStart

Congress is looking to increase national investments in early childhood education, and the future of Head Start—with its whole-child, whole-family approach—is at stake. Idaho's members of Congress need to hear from YOU. Click the link for a quick way to send a letter. https://www.votervoice.net/HeadStart/campaigns/84784/respond
#UniteforHeadStart

Without your voice, Head Start is at risk of being left behind in early education expansion conversation. Ask your members of Congress to #UniteforHeadStart and prioritize Head Start as a proven, transformative model of effective early childhood education. https://www.votervoice.net/HeadStart/campaigns/84784/respond
National Head Start Association

Without your voice, Head Start is at risk of being left behind in early education expansion conversation. Ask your members of Congress to #UniteforHeadStart and prioritize Head Start as a proven, transformative model of effective early childhood education. https://www.votervoice.net/HeadStart/campaigns/84784/respond
National Head Start Association

Thanks for the leadership and vision.

This week, alongside National Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Association, Latinx Therapy, and the Eva Longoria Foundation, we launched Healing Voices, a first-of-its-kind mental health initiative for farmworkers. “Healing Voices” will pilot the use of technology to engage farmworkers and bring them together in virtual support groups to support healing, teach workers their rights, build community connections, and inspire change.

J4MW Founder & President Mónica Ramírez & Eva Longoria Baston share more about this exciting new project with CBS News watch the full segment at the link here: https://www.cbsnews.com/live/video/20210512083215-farmworkers-disproportionally-impacted-by-pandemic/

Now is the time to contact Idaho's members of Congress. Use the link and get it done today. Thanks.

Congress is looking to increase national investments in early childhood education, and the future of Head Start—with its whole-child, whole-family approach—is at stake. Send a letter to your member of Congress urging them to #UniteforHeadStart. https://www.votervoice.net/HeadStart/campaigns/84784/respond

[05/12/21]   Help needed with Strengthening Families study. Are you a foster care alumni? We invite you to participate in a focus group aimed at improving communication between parents and pediatricians about the early childhood experiences of the parents. Participants receive $50 stipend. Apply here - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SLNBFK7. The deadline is extended until May 13.

Thank you to every Head Start staff member in Idaho. You are wonderful.

Idaho childcare professionals can learn the latest infant care practices by taking the online training Childcare Providers Intro to SBS/AHT. The National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome is partnering with IdahoSTARS to bring this approved training to Idaho childcare providers. Contact [email protected] with a copy of the certificate you received upon completion of the course to receive reimbursement for this $5 training. For more information contact [email protected].

Idaho childcare professionals can learn the latest infant care practices by taking the online training Childcare Providers Intro to SBS/AHT. The National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome is partnering with IdahoSTARS to bring this approved training to Idaho childcare providers. Contact [email protected] with a copy of the certificate you received upon completion of the course to receive reimbursement for this $5 training. For more information contact [email protected].

Head Start Applauds President’s Budget Proposal - NHSA

Great news. Thanks NHSA.

Head Start Applauds President’s Budget Proposal - NHSA Head Start Applauds President’s Budget Proposal Biden seeks $1.2 billion increase for Head Start and Early Head Start WASHINGTON, DC – The National Head Start Association applauded President Biden’s fiscal year (FY) 2022 budget proposal which increases funding for Head Start and Early Head Sta...

Sleeves Up for Head Start - NHSA

The Sleeves Up for Head Start campaign encourages members of the Head Start community to learn about the COVID-19 vaccine, identify and address vaccine hesitancy with empathy and cultural understanding, and share personal experiences around receiving the vaccine.
https://www.nhsa.org/coronavirus/sleeves-up-for-head-start/

Sleeves Up for Head Start - NHSA COVID-19 Vaccine Awareness Campaign Head Start’s Unique Role in Mitigating the Spread of COVID-19 Head Start has done an exceptional job supporting children and families safely during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, as vaccines are becoming more widely available, including for all Head Start and Early...

COVID-19 Vaccine Webinar

This Thursday you can get the latest information about the Covid-19 vaccine. You'll hear from child care providers and a pediatrician. https://info.childcareaware.org/covid-19-vaccine-webinar

COVID-19 Vaccine Webinar Learn more how COVID-19 Vaccines impact the early child care and education field.

Parents and staff from EICAP - Eastern Idaho Community Action Partnership and Friends of Children and Families, Inc. Head Start & Early Head Start met with Mike Simpson today as part of the National Head Start Association Winter Leadership Institute. Joceff, Jose Miguel, Jim, Deborah and Bill made a heartfelt and convincing case for increasing federal funding to Head Start. Thanks.

Thank you to Karey Perkins Robles of WICAP's Emmett Head Start for leading IHSA's meeting with Steve Ackerman, legislative analyst with Idaho Congressman Russ Fulcher. Karey was joined by Amos Smiley from WICAP of Canyon County, Darcy Brockman from Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25, Deborah Ocasio from EICAP - Eastern Idaho Community Action Partnership and IHSA Director Bill Foxcroft. They made a strong ask for increased support for Head Start as part of National Head Start Association Winter Leadership Institute.

Head Start success story shows why Idaho needs to accept federal early learning grant

Destinie Hart is a #HeadStart graduate. In this powerful piece, she explains the lasting positive impact Head Start had on her and argues for increased state support for Head Start and quality early childhood education. Thanks for the inspirational story Destinie. Visit www.idahohsa.org to learn more about Idaho's 13 Head Start and Early Head Start programs. National Head Start Association

Head Start success story shows why Idaho needs to accept federal early learning grant “Idaho children deserve the opportunity to imagine possibilities beyond their family circumstances,” writes Meridian woman who benefited from a preschool education.

Guiding Children by Using Questions | NAEYC

Listening is a way to teach.

Guiding Children by Using Questions | NAEYC Asking a child about his behavior can stop the behavior as it is happening and get him to think about it. The best questions are ones that require more than a yes-or-no answer. Here are some examples.

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A Head Start graduate takes the helm at the Office of Head Start!!

Congratulations to the new Director of Head Start, NHSA’s own Dr. Bernadine Futrell! In addition to her instrumental contributions to NHSA, Dr. Futrell is the first Head Start graduate to be appointed to this role, a testament to the strong foundation Head Start lays for student success.

We look forward to continuing to work closely with Dr. Futrell and the Office of Head Start to provide the best possible support for Head Start’s children and families. https://bit.ly/2ZJEVz6

Learn about coronavirus from Idaho State Epidemiologist Dr. Christine Hahn. Dr. Hahn shared Idaho Department of Health and Welfare research at the IHSA Conference last week and answered questions. Watch her presentation https://youtu.be/e_Y5-apuYoU #MaskUpIdaho #StaySafeStayHealthy

Learn about coronavirus from Idaho State Epidemiologist Dr. Christine Hahn. Dr. Hahn shared Idaho Department of Health and Welfare research at the IHSA Conference last week and answered questions. Watch her presentation https://youtu.be/e_Y5-apuYoU #MaskUpIdaho #StaySafeStayHealthy

Idaho Public Television Specials | Resilient Idaho: Hope Lives Here

Catch this great special tonight on Idaho Public Television! And learn more at www.idahofamilysupport.org

Idaho Public Television Specials | Resilient Idaho: Hope Lives Here What are Adverse Childhood Experiences, and how do they affect us in adulthood?

Fathers often get excluded from parenting toddlers and young children even though engaging fathers benefits the dads, the moms and the kids. This guide is full of ideas of how to create opportunities for dads to engage. https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/family-engagement/birth-5-father-engagement-guide/birth-5-father-engagement-guide

Fathers often get excluded from parenting toddlers and young children even though engaging fathers benefits the dads, the moms and the kids. This guide is full of ideas of how to create opportunities for dads to engage. https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/family-engagement/birth-5-father-engagement-guide/birth-5-father-engagement-guide

We all make mistakes. We all struggle. None of us are perfect parents. Raising kids during COVID is tough. Prevent Child Abuse Idaho www.idahofamilysupport.org

We all make mistakes. We all struggle. None of us are perfect parents. Raising kids during COVID is tough. Prevent Child Abuse Idaho www.idahofamilysupport.org

Parenting is difficult. Everyone needs help sometimes. We are stronger together. Asking for help for our kids’ sake is a strength. www.idahofamilysupport.org

Parenting is difficult. Everyone needs help sometimes. We are stronger together. Asking for help for our kids’ sake is a strength. www.idahofamilysupport.org

Jeppesen Remarks-Headstart

"The Head Start program is a shining example of how to help families be healthy and provide children the start in life they deserve so they can reach their full potential." Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Director Dave Jeppesen welcomes staff and parents to the IHSA Conference.
https://youtu.be/iCAlRQ0QQk0

Jeppesen Remarks-Headstart

The 2020 Idaho Head Start Association Annual Report celebrates the amazing work accomplished at Idaho's 13 Head Start and Early Head Start programs in a very difficult year. Share it with decision makers and others. https://tinyurl.com/y6e5x452

The 2020 Idaho Head Start Association Annual Report celebrates the amazing work accomplished at Idaho's 13 Head Start and Early Head Start programs in a very difficult year. Share it with decision makers and others. https://tinyurl.com/y6e5x452

Thank you Governor Brad Little for proclaiming February as Head Start Awareness Month. "Head Start provides comprehensive health, nutritional, educational, social services, family and community development and meaningful parent involvement." Watch the video! https://tinyurl.com/y4dxpsdh

Thank you Governor Brad Little for proclaiming February as Head Start Awareness Month. "Head Start provides comprehensive health, nutritional, educational, social services, family and community development and meaningful parent involvement." Watch the video! https://tinyurl.com/y4dxpsdh

Head Start teachers understand that many grandparents are unexpectedly raising young grandchildren and they help everyone thrive. Head Start grandfather Tom Jones talk about his positive experience with the North Idaho College Head Start in this Bonners Ferry Herald article written by Steve Stuebner. National Head Start Association
https://bonnersferryherald.com/news/2021/feb/04/nic-head-start-helps-pair-build-academic-social-sk/

Head Start teachers understand that many grandparents are unexpectedly raising young grandchildren and they help everyone thrive. Head Start grandfather Tom Jones talk about his positive experience with the North Idaho College Head Start in this Bonners Ferry Herald article written by Steve Stuebner. National Head Start Association
https://bonnersferryherald.com/news/2021/feb/04/nic-head-start-helps-pair-build-academic-social-sk/