Illinois Head Start Association
@ilheadstart.bsky.social
Fighting for children, families, and equity since 1977.
Advocacy. Training. Community.
Statewide support for Head Start & Early Head Start in Illinois.
🧒🏽📚🚌 #HeadStartWorks
Advocacy. Training. Community.
Statewide support for Head Start & Early Head Start in Illinois.
🧒🏽📚🚌 #HeadStartWorks
Program spotlight, funding & policy updates, advocacy actions, and what’s coming up next across Illinois Head Start. Catch up here. Check it out here: bit.ly/4596WSP or scan the QR Code.
December 18, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Program spotlight, funding & policy updates, advocacy actions, and what’s coming up next across Illinois Head Start. Catch up here. Check it out here: bit.ly/4596WSP or scan the QR Code.
This week’s Scoop (12/3) is packed: Chicago HS holiday efforts, FY26 funding watch, ICE activity guidance, free vaccine clinics, new fiscal training, and more. Scan QR Code or go to https://bit.ly/44NxFUJ.
December 4, 2025 at 5:35 PM
This week’s Scoop (12/3) is packed: Chicago HS holiday efforts, FY26 funding watch, ICE activity guidance, free vaccine clinics, new fiscal training, and more. Scan QR Code or go to https://bit.ly/44NxFUJ.
Join former OHS leaders Karen McNamara, Lupe Quiroz, and Beth Fuller for a two-part fiscal training covering Uniform Guidance updates, cost allocation, allowability, and more. If you handle budgets, reporting, or compliance, this series is for you. Scan the QR code to register.
December 1, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Join former OHS leaders Karen McNamara, Lupe Quiroz, and Beth Fuller for a two-part fiscal training covering Uniform Guidance updates, cost allocation, allowability, and more. If you handle budgets, reporting, or compliance, this series is for you. Scan the QR code to register.
Illinois Head Start Association raising alarm over recent ICE raids across Illinois that have left young children and families traumatized. The statement calls on leaders to protect children’s safety, ensure programs remain inclusive, and provide mental health support for affected communities.
November 7, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Illinois Head Start Association raising alarm over recent ICE raids across Illinois that have left young children and families traumatized. The statement calls on leaders to protect children’s safety, ensure programs remain inclusive, and provide mental health support for affected communities.
Head Start Days brought families together across Illinois — from Freeport to Springfield! 🎉Get updates on shutdown impacts, advocacy, and PD in this week’s Scoop.
October 30, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Head Start Days brought families together across Illinois — from Freeport to Springfield! 🎉Get updates on shutdown impacts, advocacy, and PD in this week’s Scoop.
This week’s Scoop is live 📰• Head Start Days highlights 🎉• Shutdown updates ⚖️• Pyramid Model info session 🧩• Family Services QEC reminder 💬Catch up here → https://bit.ly/3Wkun72 or scan the code #PoweredByHeadStart #HeadStartWorks #TheScoop
October 23, 2025 at 5:07 PM
This week’s Scoop is live 📰• Head Start Days highlights 🎉• Shutdown updates ⚖️• Pyramid Model info session 🧩• Family Services QEC reminder 💬Catch up here → https://bit.ly/3Wkun72 or scan the code #PoweredByHeadStart #HeadStartWorks #TheScoop
🎤 Call for Presenters!
IHSA is now accepting proposals for the 48th Annual Conference. Head Start: The Power of Us. Share your tools, ideas, or success stories. Inspire programs to connect, create, and cultivate what’s possible. 🗓 Due: 11.21.25
IHSA is now accepting proposals for the 48th Annual Conference. Head Start: The Power of Us. Share your tools, ideas, or success stories. Inspire programs to connect, create, and cultivate what’s possible. 🗓 Due: 11.21.25
October 17, 2025 at 1:26 PM
🎤 Call for Presenters!
IHSA is now accepting proposals for the 48th Annual Conference. Head Start: The Power of Us. Share your tools, ideas, or success stories. Inspire programs to connect, create, and cultivate what’s possible. 🗓 Due: 11.21.25
IHSA is now accepting proposals for the 48th Annual Conference. Head Start: The Power of Us. Share your tools, ideas, or success stories. Inspire programs to connect, create, and cultivate what’s possible. 🗓 Due: 11.21.25
🥄 Get The Scoop on what’s stirring in Head Start!
This week’s issue dishes up museum fun across Illinois, key federal updates, WIC news, and IHSA events you won’t want to miss. Check it out → https://www.viethconsulting.com/msg_detail.php?mid=196494835 #PoweredByHeadStart
This week’s issue dishes up museum fun across Illinois, key federal updates, WIC news, and IHSA events you won’t want to miss. Check it out → https://www.viethconsulting.com/msg_detail.php?mid=196494835 #PoweredByHeadStart
October 16, 2025 at 1:00 PM
🥄 Get The Scoop on what’s stirring in Head Start!
This week’s issue dishes up museum fun across Illinois, key federal updates, WIC news, and IHSA events you won’t want to miss. Check it out → https://www.viethconsulting.com/msg_detail.php?mid=196494835 #PoweredByHeadStart
This week’s issue dishes up museum fun across Illinois, key federal updates, WIC news, and IHSA events you won’t want to miss. Check it out → https://www.viethconsulting.com/msg_detail.php?mid=196494835 #PoweredByHeadStart
Update: New Mailing Address 📬
IHSA has a new mailing address for all correspondence and payments:
Illinois Head Start Association
P.O. Box 13424
Springfield, Illinois 62791
Kindly update your records.
IHSA has a new mailing address for all correspondence and payments:
Illinois Head Start Association
P.O. Box 13424
Springfield, Illinois 62791
Kindly update your records.
October 13, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Update: New Mailing Address 📬
IHSA has a new mailing address for all correspondence and payments:
Illinois Head Start Association
P.O. Box 13424
Springfield, Illinois 62791
Kindly update your records.
IHSA has a new mailing address for all correspondence and payments:
Illinois Head Start Association
P.O. Box 13424
Springfield, Illinois 62791
Kindly update your records.
Head Start Days are underway across IL! 🎉Museums are offering free admission for HS/EHS families all month as we mark 60 years of Head Start. Stay informed on the federal shutdown, advocacy, & QECs starting Oct 14.👉 ilheadstart.org #HeadStartAwarenessMonth
October 9, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Head Start Days are underway across IL! 🎉Museums are offering free admission for HS/EHS families all month as we mark 60 years of Head Start. Stay informed on the federal shutdown, advocacy, & QECs starting Oct 14.👉 ilheadstart.org #HeadStartAwarenessMonth
🎉 October kicks off Head Start Awareness Month + 60 years of Head Start!
This week 👉The Scoop: 10/1/2025 - https://bit.ly/42URetn:
✔️ Champaign County RPC birthday bash 🎂
✔️ Shutdown update + talking points
✔️ Head Start Days @ museums 🏛️
✔️ and more!
#PoweredByHeadStart 💙
This week 👉The Scoop: 10/1/2025 - https://bit.ly/42URetn:
✔️ Champaign County RPC birthday bash 🎂
✔️ Shutdown update + talking points
✔️ Head Start Days @ museums 🏛️
✔️ and more!
#PoweredByHeadStart 💙
October 2, 2025 at 5:46 PM
🎉 October kicks off Head Start Awareness Month + 60 years of Head Start!
This week 👉The Scoop: 10/1/2025 - https://bit.ly/42URetn:
✔️ Champaign County RPC birthday bash 🎂
✔️ Shutdown update + talking points
✔️ Head Start Days @ museums 🏛️
✔️ and more!
#PoweredByHeadStart 💙
This week 👉The Scoop: 10/1/2025 - https://bit.ly/42URetn:
✔️ Champaign County RPC birthday bash 🎂
✔️ Shutdown update + talking points
✔️ Head Start Days @ museums 🏛️
✔️ and more!
#PoweredByHeadStart 💙
🎉 Free admission all October at Quincy Children’s Museum for local Head Start & Early Head Start families! 💙 Celebrating 60 years of Head Start in Quincy & surrounding areas.#HeadStart60 #HeadStartAwarenessMonth
October 2, 2025 at 3:28 PM
🎉 Free admission all October at Quincy Children’s Museum for local Head Start & Early Head Start families! 💙 Celebrating 60 years of Head Start in Quincy & surrounding areas.#HeadStart60 #HeadStartAwarenessMonth
For 60 years, Head Start has lifted up children + families. We’re celebrating the past and standing strong for the future.#HeadStart60 #HeadStartStrong
October 1, 2025 at 4:44 PM
For 60 years, Head Start has lifted up children + families. We’re celebrating the past and standing strong for the future.#HeadStart60 #HeadStartStrong
Behind every statistic is a story—and Illinois brought 22 strong voices to Washington, DC last week to make sure those stories were heard. Together with 200 advocates nationwide, we met with Congress to show how Head Start changes lives. #HeadStartWorks #HeadStart
September 26, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Behind every statistic is a story—and Illinois brought 22 strong voices to Washington, DC last week to make sure those stories were heard. Together with 200 advocates nationwide, we met with Congress to show how Head Start changes lives. #HeadStartWorks #HeadStart
🎈 Celebrate Head Start Days this October! Select children’s museums across Illinois are opening their doors FREE to Head Start & Early Head Start families and staff.
📍 Scan the QR code for the full schedule.
#HeadStart #HeadStartDays #HeadStart60
📍 Scan the QR code for the full schedule.
#HeadStart #HeadStartDays #HeadStart60
September 25, 2025 at 8:19 PM
🎈 Celebrate Head Start Days this October! Select children’s museums across Illinois are opening their doors FREE to Head Start & Early Head Start families and staff.
📍 Scan the QR code for the full schedule.
#HeadStart #HeadStartDays #HeadStart60
📍 Scan the QR code for the full schedule.
#HeadStart #HeadStartDays #HeadStart60
🎉 Big things are happening in Head Start — grants, advocacy, and 60th birthday events across Illinois!📰 Read the full Scoop: https://bit.ly/4nQoCtn
#HeadStart60 #PoweredByHeadStart
#HeadStart60 #PoweredByHeadStart
September 24, 2025 at 5:07 PM
🎉 Big things are happening in Head Start — grants, advocacy, and 60th birthday events across Illinois!📰 Read the full Scoop: https://bit.ly/4nQoCtn
#HeadStart60 #PoweredByHeadStart
#HeadStart60 #PoweredByHeadStart
Reminder: Applications for Pyramid Model Cohort 3 (IL HS/EHS grantees) are due September 29, 2025. Included: professional learning, implementation coaching, TPOT reliability, PTR-YC, and more. Contact Cathy Welsh to learn more or to submit applications, cwelsh@ilheadstart.org
September 23, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Reminder: Applications for Pyramid Model Cohort 3 (IL HS/EHS grantees) are due September 29, 2025. Included: professional learning, implementation coaching, TPOT reliability, PTR-YC, and more. Contact Cathy Welsh to learn more or to submit applications, cwelsh@ilheadstart.org
📣 It's here! The 2025–2026 PD at a Glance is now live.
Sneak peek at the year ahead—key dates, major events, and professional development opportunities from IHSA.
📅 Plan ahead. 📌 Save your dates. 📥 Share with your team.
#IHSA #HeadStartIL #ProfessionalDevelopment #PDAtAGlance
Sneak peek at the year ahead—key dates, major events, and professional development opportunities from IHSA.
📅 Plan ahead. 📌 Save your dates. 📥 Share with your team.
#IHSA #HeadStartIL #ProfessionalDevelopment #PDAtAGlance
August 5, 2025 at 8:34 PM
📣 It's here! The 2025–2026 PD at a Glance is now live.
Sneak peek at the year ahead—key dates, major events, and professional development opportunities from IHSA.
📅 Plan ahead. 📌 Save your dates. 📥 Share with your team.
#IHSA #HeadStartIL #ProfessionalDevelopment #PDAtAGlance
Sneak peek at the year ahead—key dates, major events, and professional development opportunities from IHSA.
📅 Plan ahead. 📌 Save your dates. 📥 Share with your team.
#IHSA #HeadStartIL #ProfessionalDevelopment #PDAtAGlance
Plaintiffs in Head Start Case Vow to Challenge New HHS Rule Seeking to Block Some Immigrant Families from Accessing Early Childhood Education. Read more: https://t.co/GnB2Y2j5x4
July 11, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Plaintiffs in Head Start Case Vow to Challenge New HHS Rule Seeking to Block Some Immigrant Families from Accessing Early Childhood Education. Read more: https://t.co/GnB2Y2j5x4
Honoring the sacrifices that won our freedom and the unity it inspires. Here’s to good food, great company, and the freedom we hold dear. Share your red-white-and-blue celebration with us! Wishing everyone a safe Independence Day!🎆#FourthOfJuly #IndependenceDay #CelebrateAmerica
July 3, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Honoring the sacrifices that won our freedom and the unity it inspires. Here’s to good food, great company, and the freedom we hold dear. Share your red-white-and-blue celebration with us! Wishing everyone a safe Independence Day!🎆#FourthOfJuly #IndependenceDay #CelebrateAmerica
Head Start reciben evaluaciones de desarrollo, audición, visión y dentales en su salón cada año—detectamos antes los problemas, conectamos a las familias con ayuda y los niños llegan listos para aprender. 💙 https://ilheadstart.org/call_to_action_support_head_s.php
#SupportHeadStart #HeadStartWorks
#SupportHeadStart #HeadStartWorks
May 22, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Head Start reciben evaluaciones de desarrollo, audición, visión y dentales en su salón cada año—detectamos antes los problemas, conectamos a las familias con ayuda y los niños llegan listos para aprender. 💙 https://ilheadstart.org/call_to_action_support_head_s.php
#SupportHeadStart #HeadStartWorks
#SupportHeadStart #HeadStartWorks
What began as a bold idea in 1965 has grown into more than 1,600 Head Start programs nationwide — each tailored to the changing needs of the local children and families. Join the celebration and share the your part of the Head Start legacy!
#60YearsOfHeadStart #HappyBdayHeadStart
#60YearsOfHeadStart #HappyBdayHeadStart
May 19, 2025 at 8:56 PM
What began as a bold idea in 1965 has grown into more than 1,600 Head Start programs nationwide — each tailored to the changing needs of the local children and families. Join the celebration and share the your part of the Head Start legacy!
#60YearsOfHeadStart #HappyBdayHeadStart
#60YearsOfHeadStart #HappyBdayHeadStart
📍 Illinois Families: It’s Time to Step Up! Sign a powerful letter calling on national leaders to support Head Start. 📣 Let’s make sure Illinois voices are heard loud and clear. 🖊️ Sign here: Scan the QR code or visit nhsa.org/advocacy
May 15, 2025 at 11:29 PM
📍 Illinois Families: It’s Time to Step Up! Sign a powerful letter calling on national leaders to support Head Start. 📣 Let’s make sure Illinois voices are heard loud and clear. 🖊️ Sign here: Scan the QR code or visit nhsa.org/advocacy
📣 Did you know IHSA has an Advocacy Hub?
✅ Take action
✅ Download flyers
✅ Contact Congress
✅ Spread the word #HeadStartWorks
Stand up for Head Start today:
🔗 ilheadstart.org/call_to_action_support_head_s.php
#SupportHeadStart #BattleTestedProvenWorthy
✅ Take action
✅ Download flyers
✅ Contact Congress
✅ Spread the word #HeadStartWorks
Stand up for Head Start today:
🔗 ilheadstart.org/call_to_action_support_head_s.php
#SupportHeadStart #BattleTestedProvenWorthy
May 15, 2025 at 6:20 PM
📣 Did you know IHSA has an Advocacy Hub?
✅ Take action
✅ Download flyers
✅ Contact Congress
✅ Spread the word #HeadStartWorks
Stand up for Head Start today:
🔗 ilheadstart.org/call_to_action_support_head_s.php
#SupportHeadStart #BattleTestedProvenWorthy
✅ Take action
✅ Download flyers
✅ Contact Congress
✅ Spread the word #HeadStartWorks
Stand up for Head Start today:
🔗 ilheadstart.org/call_to_action_support_head_s.php
#SupportHeadStart #BattleTestedProvenWorthy
I’ve spent 23 years at Head Start. Celebrating “aha” moments in the classroom—and helping parents secure housing, GEDs & jobs—proves wraparound support transforms lives. See how you can help: https://ilheadstart.org/call_to_action_support_head_s.php
#HeadStartWorks
#HeadStartWorks
May 13, 2025 at 11:43 PM
I’ve spent 23 years at Head Start. Celebrating “aha” moments in the classroom—and helping parents secure housing, GEDs & jobs—proves wraparound support transforms lives. See how you can help: https://ilheadstart.org/call_to_action_support_head_s.php
#HeadStartWorks
#HeadStartWorks