Sign-On and Coalition Letters

NHSA wrote to HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra, as Head Start programs prepare for the school year, to ask: when can we expect a final rule?

NHSA—along with state, regional, and national Head Start associations—sent a letter to HHS Secretary Becerra stating that Head Start needs a final rule before the school year begins.

A coalition of 85 national organizations highlight the need to ensure the reconciliation includes critical investments for child care.

Reps. Sara Jacobs (D-CA) and Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), and colleagues sent a letter urging inclusion of child care in reconciliation.

This sign-on requests appropriations to prioritize and provide additional funding for Head Start in Fiscal Year 23.

Together, 20 US Senators are urging the appropriations to prioritize additional funding for Head Start in Fiscal Year 23.

The National Head Start community urges Congress to boost compensation for the workforce by at least $2.5 billion per year.

NHSA joins the WIC Association urge Congress to grant agencies with the resources needed to ensure babies have access to infant formula.

Rep. Fred Keller (R-PA-12) urged House Committee on Appropriations’ Subcommittee to prioritize increased funding for Head Start.

Rep. Katherine M. Clark (D-MA-5) encouraged House Committee on Appropriations’ Subcommittee to prioritize increased funding for Head Start.