DCHSA

Our mission is to provide unified leadership and support for all Head Start programs within the District of Columbia.

[Office of Head Start @HeadStartgov]

Keeping children safe is a top priority for all Head Start and Early Head Start programs. Explore helpful tools and materials on general injury prevention and safety:
https://t.co/73VGAFQOHG

[OSSE @OSSEDC]

There’s a lot of concerns about going back to school this fall. Don’t let vaccines be one of them. #GetBackOnTrack #DCHealth #Dontwaitvaccinate #COVID-19vaccine https://t.co/oIr382ZHZ9

[Office of Head Start @HeadStartgov]

Never leave a child unattended in a car no matter how short the stop or what the weather is, even if the windows are cracked. Learn more here:
https://t.co/zHNwZDHwd7 #LookBeforeYouLock #HeatStrokeKills

[DC Public Schools @dcpublicschools]

Check out the Get Ready 4 School Giveaway hosted by @MarthasTableorg, @DeliveringGood, and @MSEFndn on Saturday, July 31 from 11am-5pm at the Gateway Pavilion! Families are invited to select free back-to-school supplies and clothing and enjoy family-friendly activities!

[Office of Head Start @HeadStartgov]

Check out this episode of the On the Evidence podcast that focuses on Bright Beginnings, a nonprofit in Washington, DC, and the extraordinary father engagement efforts inside their #HeadStart program: https://t.co/zAokDI64ni @ASPE

[OSSE @OSSEDC]

DYK? The Child Tax Credit has been expanded. All working families will get the full credit if they make up to $150,000 for a couple or $112,500 for a family with a single parent. Learn more at https://t.co/0Jv3gOZf5z. #ChildTaxCredit

[OSSE @OSSEDC]

All District children need to be up-to-date on their immunizations before next school year. Talk to your child’s doctor today about how to #GetBackonTrack and ready for school-entry with their vaccinations. https://t.co/oeyxoztz0A

[DCHSA @DCHeadStartAssn]

Last year, DC working families started receiving @DCPaidLeave benefits! Now let’s protect and expand paid family and medical leave so everyone can take time to care for themselves & their families.

[DCHSA @DCHeadStartAssn]

By investing $60M in #ChildCare we can begin to compensate early educators fairly for their essential work.
Sign #Under3DC's petition & show the DC Council you think it's time to act & ensure that a #JustRecovery is attainable for all. https://t.co/ANQ7GfeYC4 #SolveChildCare

[DCHSA @DCHeadStartAssn]

We can create a #JustRecovery for DC's youngest and those who teach them by investing $60 M in recurring, local funds in early learning. Let's #BuildChildCare for all DC residents. #Under3DC #SolveChildCare

[DCHSA @DCHeadStartAssn]

Early childhood educators are our #ChildCare lifeline. They and our children deserve a strong, thriving, equitable future.
It's time for the DC Council to act and invest $60M in recurring, local funding in early education. #JustRecovery #Under3DC #SolveChildCare

[DCHSA @DCHeadStartAssn]

DC’s youngest residents need a stronger child care system that includes fair pay for the majority Black and brown women early learning workforce.
It's time to invest $60 M in local, ongoing funds for a #JustRecovery and an equitable future. #Under3DC #SolveChildCare

[DCHSA @DCHeadStartAssn]

By investing $60 M in child care, the DC Council can:
✅Boost wages for educators
✅Recruit and retain qualified staff
✅Improve the quality of early learning
Show your support and sign the #Under3DC petition: https://t.co/ANQ7GfeYC4 #JustRecovery #SolveChildCare

[Office of Head Start @HeadStartgov]

Sunburn affects your body’s ability to cool down and can make you dehydrated. Protect yourself from the sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses and by putting on sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher 30 minutes before going out.
https://t.co/CNqQN9seNa #UVSafetyMonth

[DC Early Learning Collaborative @dcelccollab]

Monthly child tax credit payments start hitting bank accounts today. Here’s how to know if you’re eligible. https://t.co/xOtnlBbG9c

[DCHSA @DCHeadStartAssn]

Have you thought about returning to school to get a new credential? Consider this your sign to go for it. #HeadStart parent and @udc_edu student Sharon Blount is doing this, all while raising kids and working as an Assistant Teacher. Get to know her here: https://t.co/tmmLJvn58F

[OSSE @OSSEDC]

On-time vaccination is key to protecting young children from serious diseases early in life. Here are 6 reasons to follow CDC’s immunization schedule: https://t.co/8V2lnRYaTb

[Office of Head Start @HeadStartgov]

Head Start staff can learn about the connection between health and school readiness to ensure every Head Start child is ready to succeed in school. Use these resources to learn more: https://t.co/tmtlYcBFgt #SchoolReadinessBeginsWithHealth

[Office of Head Start @HeadStartgov]

It is within all of us to become resilient. Resilience is common and ordinary, and we all can develop it normally! Our third #HeadStartForward webinar on 7/14 focuses on mental health and staff wellness. Register now: https://t.co/U8qt1xfYPG

[Office of Head Start @HeadStartgov]

Young children are usually most comfortable in their homes—and why not? That is the place where they are loved most of all! Discover how to create a classroom space that is welcoming and homelike for children: https://t.co/yMQWEpkwdf