Action Alert: Last Chance to get Head Start in the State Budget

Last Chance to get Head Start in the CA Budget

Greetings!

As a reminder, we are still fighting to get funding for Head Start or Early Head Start program in the California budget. We wanted to follow up to make sure you didn’t miss this opportunity to get involved!

A small group of California lawmakers will decide if our state will invest in Head Start and Early Head Start. We are asking them to provide $20 million to help ensure that critical Head Start and Early Head Start programs are available to California’s most at-risk children.

Contact the California lawmakers deciding the final budget TODAY!

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Head Start provides school readiness for children in families with low incomes by offering educational, nutritional, health, social, and other services to strengthen families. Yet, California’s need for these comprehensive services continues to outstrip capacity. Currently, Early Head Start reaches only 7% of the eligible children and families in the state.

This is our final chance! We can’t do this without you! Help us secure a Stronger Start, Brighter Future for all of our children. #StrongBrightFuture

We have also assembled a strong coalition of organizations who also support increased funding for Head Start and Early Head Start. Click here to see our coalition letter.

The Final Countdown!

By June 15: Legislature must vote to pass a budget
By June 30: The Governor must sign the final budget

For more information about our campaign, visit our website or contact Jacob Asare at 916-333-9075.

Thank you,

Christopher Maricle

Executive Director

Head Start California