Head Start is a national child development program for children from birth to age 5, which provides services to promote academic, social and emotional development for income-eligible families.
The Virginia Head Start Association dedicates itself to training and advocacy which enhances and fosters growth of individual members, member agencies, partners and others who impact the lives of children and families.
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The Virginia Head Start Association strives to engage all partners, including parents, teachers, family service workers, and managers to keep the success story of Head Start alive for elected and public officials, community partners, and taxpayers. Head Start is publicly funded but this funding should not be taken for granted. Head Start parents and advocates play a key role in establishing and maintaining positive communication with the legislative and administrative branches of government.
The Virginia Head Start Association is an intricate part of advocacy that wholeheartedly supports all Head Start programs, staff, children, and families across the commonwealth. The mission speaks for itself by providing quality professional development, opportunities for networking, valuable resources, encouragement, and support during challenging times. The Executive Director is so dedicated to the overall […]
The Virginia Head Start Association is the backbone to all our programs here in the Commonwealth by providing a base and support as we navigate the ever changing world of early child education and development. Through the VAHSA I have not only gained incredible colleagues, but amazing friends. Our network of members promotes collaboration, encouragement […]
The Association provides for Head Start leaders what we provide for children and family: support, encouragement, and hope.
As a community partner, I am proud to be part of the Virginia Head Start Association, serving the families and children in our state.
The Virginia Head Start Association is a pillar of strength for the Virginia Head Start Community. VAHSA provides professional development opportunities which include diversity and inclusion for Head Start staff and the opportunity for staff and parents to serve on the association’s board. Also, the association is a team player advocating for funding and resources […]
The work of VAHSA allows us to network with all service areas all across the Commonwealth by creating opportunities to network, train, brainstorm, and communicate across all the Head Start Communities. Doors are open across our state and country because of our Association and its leadership.
The work and support of the association has been instrumental to me in every role I’ve been in Head Start; a teacher, an education manager, and now as director. It’s been especially hard during the difficult times of COVID. The association is one of the reasons I continue. The thought of having someone(s) out there […]
Meet our Northwest parent Board Rep: Kerri Banks Kerri is our Northwest region Parent rep on our board. She is a parent with Skyline CAP Program. Kerri started with Head Start about 6 years ago when my son enrolled after he turned 3. Since then she has been on the policy council and just finished […]
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While you can see all of our Board and meeting minutes on our Leadership page here: https://headstartva.org/about-us/our-leadership/ We want to share a little bit more about a few of our Members! The Virginia Head Start Association Board of Directors is comprised of representatives of four regions – Southeast, Southwest, Northeast, and Northwest – and individuals […]
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We have many new program Directors for 2022 and we would like to welcome and support them here on our VAHSA website. If you know of anyone who should be profiled here, please email Melissa at mpalombi@headstartva.org. Sharon Shuttle People Incorporated of Virginia Director of Child & Family Development As a former Head […]
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Thank you @WeAreTeachers for sharing back to school picture books! by @PenguinClass
#iteachtoo #teachertwitter #backtoschool #headstart
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August is National Breast Feeding month! Resources and ways that @HeadStartgov programs can support mothers and families in this process: https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/nutrition/article/breastfeeding-tips-head-start-staff. #headstart #supportbreastfeeding #vahsa
Kids from coast-to-coast are heading back to school – and @PBSKIDS is getting them ready for new friends and new adventures with content and resources designed to help students, teachers, and families as they make the transition back to school. https://www.pbs.org/about/about-pbs/blogs/news/pbs-kids-helps-kids-get-ready-for-new-friends-and-new-adventures-this-backtoschool-season/
Thank you @NoKidHungryVA and your focus on school meals for #BackToSchool, 🍎 Check out this
@nokidhungry toolkit for promoting school meals in your community: https://adobe.ly/3vMk7HN
And join for a School Meals Outreach webinar TODAY at 2 PM: https://bit.ly/3SkZLiq
Repost from @CACFPVirginia:
Did you know you can use @VirginiaWIC food list to find CACFP creditable cereal and whole grain-rich foods for a reimbursable meal and/or snack? Check out WIC’s food list today to see what you can add to your menu! #headstart
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