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First-Ever Child Care Gubernatorial Forum | July 19, Madison Wi

The Questions Wisconsin Head Start Families Are Asking Deserve Real AnswersAsk any Head Start family in Wisconsin what's weighing on them and child care is usually part of the conversation. Finding a spot. Affording it. Trusting it. For Head Start staff and program...

Celebrating Juneteenth: History & Resources for Wisconsin Families

Celebrating Juneteenth: History, Reflection, and Resources for Wisconsin Families Today, we join communities across the state to explore vital Juneteenth resources for families and honor a monumental day in American history. Marking June 19, 1865, the day news of...

Why Head Start Matters for Military and Veteran Families in Wisconsin

Head Start and Military and Veteran Families in Wisconsin When we think about who Head Start serves, military and veteran families aren't always the first to come to mind. But Head Start military and veteran families in Wisconsin tell a different story. Nearly 300 of...

How ICE Is Affecting Head Start Children, Families and Staff

A new survey examines the ICE enforcement impact on Head Start programs across the country. The Washington State Association of Head Start and ECEAP (WSA), alongside the Pennsylvania and Wisconsin Head Start Associations, surveyed 277 directors, leadership staff,...

Monday, May 18 marks the 61st birthday of Head Start

Monday, May 18 marks the 61st birthday of Head Start, one of the longest-running and most impactful early childhood programs in American history.It's Head Start's 61st birthday, and at WHSA, we're not just celebrating a milestone. We're taking a moment to reflect on...

Parent and Staff Affiliate Scholarship – Applications Open

At Wisconsin Head Start Association, we believe that investing in our people strengthens our entire community. That is why we are proud to announce that applications for the WHSA Parent Affiliate Scholarship and Staff Affiliate Scholarship are now open. If you are a...

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First-Ever Child Care Gubernatorial Forum | July 19, Madison Wi June 22, 2026
Celebrating Juneteenth: History & Resources for Wisconsin Families June 19, 2026
Why Head Start Matters for Military and Veteran Families in Wisconsin May 22, 2026

In 2021, Wisconsin Head Start Association served…

2,372

Children with Disabilities

1307

HOMELESS CHILDREN

640

Foster Children

333

Pregnant Women

“Head Start gave us (my husband and I) both the initial tools we needed to become good students and successful professionals.”

Stephanie Gaines-Bryant

“The Head Start initiative will forever be close to my heart because it is the very place where I began interacting with the world and it has made the difference in my life.”

Crystal Swinton

“I am privileged to be part of a Head Start organization as an adult — an agency that changes lives, improves our community, and is dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.”

Rosalie Fernandez