Since 1965, Head Start has been a program of Congress not just a program of a President. Members of Congress and some Presidents have continued to support of Head Start and the superior outcomes the staff with parents create for themselves, their children and the community.  Now, there are at least three possible outcomes: 

1.  Head Start survives largely intact (with a hopeful development seen just today), and by having your family workers attend this Fall Institute on Zoom three hours each day October 15 and 22 plus November 12 and 19 -- you have continued the long tradition of orderly staff development.

2. Size or content of the program is changed, but family workers will be ready and able to provide the best services possible.

3. The least likely scenario is that Head Start is terminated, but you will have given family workers excellent skills for them to use in the future.
   
   

“Short staffed,” “overloaded,” “uncertainty,” and “stress” are the bywords in 2025.  You can get new ideas about how to manage your work with families and balance that with your family life through a review of the Parent Family Community Engagement Framework.  

By enhancing your own wellness you become a stronger role model for parents.  You can refresh your knowledge, skills and attitudes through engagement with faculty who provide family development classes for Head Start Family Workers through the California State University.  (College credit is available.)  These events are based squarely on the Head Start performance standards.  We will review all ten of the PFCE framework goals and key elements of the relationship based competencies -- and talk about how you can make it all come together.

The Spring Institute will take place on Zoom, Wednesday mornings, October 15, October 22, November 12, and November 19.  The workshops are three hours each day, with breaks, starting at 8:30 Pacific Time.  Please share this with your colleagues and your Family Services Manager.   This is a great “team re-builder” for a group of people from an organization.  And it can also be an introduction and overview for new Family Workers. 

Register below, one form per attendee please. The cost is $395 per participant.

When we have received and processed your registration, we will e-mail you additional information and the Zoom link.