Answers to the top questions frequently asked by parents/guardians about COVID-19 and the vaccines from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Vaccine availability  Who can get a COVID-19 vaccine? Everyone ages 6 months and older in the United States can get a COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccines are free for everyone, regardless of your immigration status. You also don’t need health insurance. Where can I or my child get vaccinated?  COVID-19 vaccines are available from many…

In partnership with the Region 9 Head Start Association, Michigan Head Start Association (MHSA) members can view over 200+ quality education courses offered at continued.com, an entirely virtual learning company. Courses include the content areas of education, family services, health and program administration. Mobile access is offered, and each course is developed and overseen by an industry expert and is typically offered in multiple formats-live webinar, video, audio, or text. The software…

June 3, 2020   Dear Head Start Staff and Parents, We know that this has been a painful and difficult time for all of you in the Head Start community as you continue to deal with drastic change and stress in your daily lives as a result of living through this global Pandemic. It also cannot be ignored that the harsh reality of Covid -19 unearthed some of the greatest and most glaring disparities in our state through health equity issues as it relates to race. This became apparent as we…

Funding for Head Start Emerges Amid COVID-19 Relief Negotiations September 29, 2020 Latest HEROES Act Draft Includes $1.7 Billion to Continue Services for At-Risk Children and Families     WASHINGTON, DC – The National Head Start Association (NHSA) today welcomed revitalized COVID-19 negotiations in Washington that indicate strengthened congressional support for critical funding for community-based Head Start programs. In the updated HEROES Act (H.R. 6800) made public on Monday, leadership…

In partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association, Michigan Head Start Association (MHSA) members now have access at a discounted price to 200+ quality early education courses online at continued.com! Courses include the content areas of education, family services, health and program administration. Courses are available on-demand to accommodate learner’s schedule and learning styles.   To learn more please follow this link here.

Head Start Community Concerned by Lack of Support in COVID-19 Relief Bill July 27, 2020 Programs Need at Least $1.7 Billion in Emergency Funding to Open Safely and Effectively   WASHINGTON, DC – The National Head Start Association (NHSA) today expressed immediate concern that supplemental COVID-19 response funding legislation proposed by Senate majority leadership fails to include support for Head Start. While the proposed legislation includes funding to support schools and child care…

This is a stressful time for everyone and especially for our youngest learners, whose routines are about to undergo a major change – change that they may not fully understand.  As Michigan children transition from their normal schedules, they naturally will have questions on why things are happening. If you aren’t sure how to start that conversation, this short article provides tips on how to talk to your kids. https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-coronavirus…

In partnership with the Region 9 Head Start Association, Michigan Head Start Association (MHSA) members can view over 200+ quality education courses offered at continued.com, an entirely virtual learning company. Courses include the content areas of education, family services, health and program administration. Mobile access is offered, and each course is developed and overseen by an industry expert and is typically offered in multiple formats-live webinar, video, audio, or text. The software…

In partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association, Michigan Head Start Association (MHSA) members now have access at a discounted price to 200+ quality early education courses online at continued.com! Courses include the content areas of education, family services, health and program administration. Courses are available on-demand to accommodate learner’s schedule and learning styles.   To learn more please follow this link here.

NHSA Applauds Bipartisan Support in Congress for Historic Investment in Children and Families December 17, 2019 Cheers Targeted Funding for Head Start to Address Trauma   WASHINGTON, DC – The National Head Start Association (NHSA) today applauded Congress’s proposed historic investment in Head Start, as detailed in the annual spending bill that would fund the government for the remainder of fiscal year 2020.  The bill, which is the result of negotiations between both the House of…