Michigan Head Start Association

Head Start and Early Head Start staff across Michigan, we need you!

Head Start staff show up every day for Michigan's youngest children and families. You deserve wages that reflect that commitment.

The Administration is moving to strip wage and benefit protections from Head Start Performance Standards.

Sign onto the joint comment by June 9th and tell HHS and Congress that high-quality programs require high-quality staff, and that means adequate compensation.

Sign here: https://bit.ly/headstartsalaries

Happy 61st Birthday, Head Start! 🎉

For 61 years, Head Start has changed lives, strengthened families, and opened doors for children across our nation. At Michigan Head Start Association, we are proud to celebrate the educators, advocates, families, and communities who make this work possible every single day.

Here’s to 61 years of opportunity, hope, and impact — and to the future we continue building together. ❤️

It's been a wonderful two days at our MHSA 2026 Spring Assembly! Thank you to everyone who has attended and made it so special!

In her opening speech, our new Executive Director, Chanda Hillman said: “Once you see the impact of this Head Start work up close…you don’t walk away from it. You lean in.” And we really saw the dedication and the heart of Head Start this week.

See you in October for Fall Assembly!

This month, Michigan families are coming together to show lawmakers who Head Start truly serves 💛

Today we’re celebrating "This is Head Start" — a statewide movement sharing the faces, stories, and superpowers of our children, families, and educators.

Programs, tag us in your photos so we can amplify your stories!

What a great day at Early Childhood Capitol Day!

Michigan Head Start Association Names Chanda Hillman as Executive Director | MHSA FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Michigan Head Start Association Names Chanda Hillman as Executive Director Lansing, MI — March 16, 2026 — The Michigan Head Start Association (MHSA) has named Chanda Hillman as its next Executive Director. With nearly a decade of leadership in Head Start and early childhood...

Big News from MHSA!

Please join us in congratulating Robin Bozek, MHSA’s incredible Executive Director, on her well-earned retirement! We are deeply grateful for her unwavering support and leadership in Head Start over the years. We wish her all the best in this next chapter!

With Robin’s retirement, MHSA is excited to begin the search for our next Executive Director — a strategic, mission-driven leader who will work closely with the Board to guide organizational direction, strengthen advocacy, support programs, and ensure strong operational and financial stewardship.

Please help us spread the word and share this opportunity with anyone who may be interested in leading this important work!

We are partnering with the Michigan Head Start Association (MHSA) to lead the search for its next Executive Director. MHSA is seeking a strategic, mission-driven leader who will partner closely with… | Alisha Welsh - SHRM-CP, CPC, CDSP We are partnering with the Michigan Head Start Association (MHSA) to lead the search for its next Executive Director. MHSA is seeking a strategic, mission-driven leader who will partner closely with the Board to set organizational direction, advance advocacy efforts, manage programs, and ensure stro...

Join NHSA’s Day of Action today — contact your members of Congress and tell them to .

The federal government shutdown is already threatening Head Start. By November 1, additional 141 programs across 41 states and Puerto Rico — serving 65,000+ children — will face potential closure.

Head Start is a lifeline for families, providing stability, healthy meals, health checkups, and essential care. Shutdown-related closures would devastate children, families, and communities nationwide.

Join NHSA’s Day of Action today — contact your members of Congress and tell them to .

Tell Congress to !
👉 https://nhsa.org/take-action/ -congress

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