by WHSA | Jul 19, 2011
The Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) has released a new report, The State of America’s Children 2011, which finds that in the past year children have fallen further behind in many of the leading indicators as the country slowly climbs out of the recession. ...
by WHSA | Jun 17, 2011
The federal budget process–which includes the appropriations process to distribute federal funds annually–is incredibly complex. This is your primer to the budget process, which follows the steps and procedures outlined below. Step One: The...
by WHSA | May 18, 2011
— REGISTER NOW — February 6-8, 2012 Kalahari Waterpark Resort & Convention Center WHAT: 10th Annual WHSA Training Conference, Engaging Our Youngest Learners SPONSOR: Wisconsin Head Start Association (WHSA) WHEN: Monday, February 6 to Wednesday,...
by WHSA | May 11, 2011
Do you want to learn more about Head Start and hear about the program’s positive impact directly from parents and families? Are you a current or past Head Start parent or family member with a story tell about how Head Start has contributed to your child’s development...
by WHSA | Apr 15, 2011
Each year the WHSA Parent and Staff Affiliates award scholarships to Head Start & Early Head Start parents and staff members to advance their levels of education. Additional information about the scholarship opportunities is listed below. All scholarship...
by WHSA | Mar 22, 2011
On March 18, 2011 the Office of Head Start issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) related to Head Start eligibility regulations. The proposed rule would amend regulations to codify eligibility requirements for Head Start & Early Head Start program...
by WHSA | Mar 21, 2011
More and more resources are coming out making the case that economic investment in young children is good for the American economy and good for America’s current and future workforce. Below are links to some of the latest resources geared toward the business...
by WHSA | Feb 23, 2011
In January, state Senator Luther Olsen visited CAP Services, Inc.’s New London Head Start center. The Senator’s visit was captured by Waupaca County Post report John Faucher in an article posted online on January 11. CAP Services reprinted the original...
by WHSA | Jan 31, 2011
Wisconsin Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-Milwaukee) has received a prized permanent seat on the House Budget Committee which is now chaired by fellow Wisconsin Congressman Paul Ryan (R-Janesville). House Democrats lost many revered committee assignments following...
