Child Parent Centers - Head Start

09/19/2026

09/18/2026

Visit our website to find out how to apply for Head Start services!

09/15/2026

Every child deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and belong in the classroom.

Head Start’s current standards prohibit expulsion because of a child’s behavior and allow temporary suspension only as a last resort when there is a serious safety threat. Instead, programs work with parents, teachers, mental health consultants, and other specialists to understand a child’s needs and find solutions that support their safe participation.

As the federal government considers proposed changes to the Head Start Program Performance Standards, NHSA’s latest Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) issue brief explores why protections around suspension and expulsion matter for children, families, and teachers.

Build Head Start for what’s next. Fewer rules cannot equal fewer results. Keep the promise.

Read the issue brief to learn more: https://nhsa.box.com/s/u24scf399xy59g3vd6p28mm4l9nsxrw1

09/14/2026

Head Start parents and caregivers know firsthand what makes this program work for children and families.

Right now, the federal government is considering changes to the Head Start Program Performance Standards through a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM). An NPRM is part of the federal rulemaking process and gives the public an opportunity to weigh in before proposed changes become final.

These changes could affect health and other essential services, staff-to-child ratios, disability supports, eligibility, how children build English proficiency and opportunities for parents to lead.

Your experience matters in this conversation. Sign NHSA’s national Parent Sign-On Letter by September 30, 2026, and help make sure parent voices are heard: https://nhsa.org/how-to-speak-up-for-head-start/

09/11/2026

Visit www.childparentcenters.org for more information!

09/10/2026

Our Policy Council Chairperson, Gabby Berryhill, recently contributed to an article by AZPM PBS about the proposed changes to Head Start. Thanks to Gabby for representing Head Start and Arizona’s children so eloquently. Read the article here:

Article by Arizona NPRM PBS: ‘Families need an ecosystem of support:’ proposed changes to Head Start could put vulnerable Arizona families at risk. Featured: Parent Advocate Gabby Berryhill, Children's Action Alliance Director of Early Care and Education, Kyrstyn Paulat and Child Abuse and Preve...

09/09/2026

Congratulations to our newest employees! We're so happy you're here!