FL Head Start Assoc.

🚨 It's official—registration is OPEN! 🚨 Join Head Start leaders from across Florida for the 2026 FHSA Annual Conference & Expo. 🤝 Stronger Together. 🧱 Building Brighter Futures. 🎟️ Register here: flheadstart.org/annual-confere…

America 250: FHSA celebrates the children, families, and communities building our nation's future every day. For 60+ years, Head Start has helped children gain the skills, confidence, and opportunities to thrive.

📣 Congress is home June 27-July 12 & Aug 10-Sept 7—your chance to show them the power of Head Start! ✅ Invite them to your site ✅ Host a tour or open house ✅ Speak at a town hall Face time = impact. 🎯 Get tools & tips: flheadstart.org/advocacy

Child Vision Awareness Month: Head Start helps close the gap in early eye care for Florida families. Every enrolled child receives vision screening and connects to follow-up care when needed—supporting learning, behavior, and confidence. Download: bit.ly/4nfZUmY

@GovRonDeSantis expands swim lesson vouchers (ages 1–7) starting July 1, 2026, helping more children learn lifesaving water safety skills with HB 85. Learn more: FloridaHealth.gov/WaterSmart

🚨 Dr. El Brown is the 2026 FHSA Conference keynote! 🎤✨ Creator of the Top Notch Village™ framework, she builds systems where children and families thrive through connection and collaboration.

Child Safety Week (June 1–7) reminds us that safety is a mindset. As Florida’s new water safety legislation shines a light on drowning prevention, Head Start remains committed to keeping children safe at home, at school, and in our communities.

FHSA Annual Conference & Expo 2026 📍 Orlando | Oct 27–29, 2026 Join Head Start colleagues for education, networking, and team building with professionals from across Florida. More info coming soon!

The 2026 FHSA Annual Conference & Expo brings together Head Start leaders, educators, parents, and partners statewide. Who’s there: 38.5% leaders, 47.7% frontline staff, 13.9% other roles. Sponsor or exhibit to connect and support Florida families: fhsa.memberclicks.net/2026-annual-co…

“Early Head Start changed everything for us.” On Head Start’s birthday (May 18), we honor families finding support, children learning early, and parents growing as first teachers. cc: @HelpFLKids @NHSAEvents

This Child Care Provider Appreciation Day, we celebrate Florida Head Start professionals supporting 44,992 children under age 5 every day. Because of you, children are nurtured, supported, and set up for success.

Children’s mental health builds confidence, connection, and resilience—helping kids thrive at home, school, and beyond. In FL, service access (11.6% vs. 14% US avg) reflects provider shortages—not lack of effort. Staff consultation (65.2%) shows reach, and need for more support.

🦸‍♀️ Celebrating Head Start heroes who go above & beyond every day—from leaders like Tanya Stone at to standout partners like Brevard Zoo. 💛 Know a hero? 2026 FHSA Award nominations now open: flheadstart.org/annual-awards

Head Start supports children of all abilities. At least 10% of enrollment includes children with disabilities—and Florida programs exceed that benchmark.

🎤 Call for speakers! FHSA Conference & Expo | Orlando, Oct 27–29 🗓 Apply by May 11 🔗flheadstart.org/annual-confere… #FHSA #FLHeadStart #HeadStart #Preschool #EarlyHeadStart #Education #EarlyLearning #PreK #CallforSpeakers

Join us in Orlando Oct 27–29 for the 2026 FHSA Annual Conference & Expo—education, networking & inspiration for Head Start leaders. More details coming soon! #FHSA #FLHeadStart #HeadStart #Preschool #EarlyHeadStart #Education #EarlyLearning #PreK

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Support Pinwheels for Prevention and help raise awareness for safe, healthy childhoods. 📥 Download the toolkit to get involved!

8,000+ parents in Florida can work or pursue education because of Head Start. Stronger families = stronger communities: fhsa.memberclicks.net/fl-head-start-… #FHSA #FLHeadStart #HeadStart #Preschool #EarlyHeadStart #Education #EarlyLearning #PreK

Take action for Head Start — it takes 1 minute. The FY27 appropriations process is underway. Urge your U.S. Representative to support funding for Head Start by signing the FY27 appropriations letter. ACT NOW: nhsa.org/take-action/ cc: @NatlHeadStart

We’re excited to welcome Victoria Tharpe as our new Operations Coordinator—just in time for Employee Appreciation Day! 🎉 Victoria brings experience in people-focused ops, process improvement & leadership. Welcome to the team, Victoria!