New Jersey Head Start Association

06/16/2026

Parent Affiliate Leaders at the NJHSA Conference!

We were excited to connect with members of the NJHSA Parents Affiliate, whose leadership and advocacy help strengthen family engagement across New Jersey's Head Start and Early Head Start programs.

👏 Meet the Parent Affiliate leadership team:

⭐ President: Kareem Alexis, East Orange Child Development Corporation
⭐ Vice President: Carolina Pilar, Center for Family Resources
⭐ Secretary: Martha Olivera, HOPES CAP, Inc.
⭐ Board Member: Yarvy Lopez Read, La Casa de Don Pedro

Thank you for your dedication to elevating parent voices and supporting children, families, and communities throughout New Jersey.

06/10/2026

The Head Start Community Program of Morris County extends our sincere gratitude to Senator Anthony M. Bucco and Zufall Health for taking time to read to our students. What a powerful reminder of the importance of support from our elected officials and community partners in our success.

06/01/2026

Only 1 week away! 🎉

Join NJHSA and Teachstone on June 10 for our training session:
Family Engagement & Connection

Plus upcoming sessions:
✨ Aug. 19 — Strategies to Support Dual Language Learners
✨ Sept. 16 — Pre-K: Analysis & Reasoning at Centers

🕐 All sessions live at 1:00 PM ET on Zoom
🎥 Recordings included
📜 Certificates provided

Practical strategies. Flexible learning.

🔗 Register now: https://pci.jotform.com/form/260758491224057

05/22/2026

With great excitement, welcome Dr. Joselyn Estevez-Vargas as the new president of NJHSA!

The New Jersey Head Start Association is proud to welcome Dr. Joselyn Estevez-Vargas as the newly elected President of the New Jersey Head Start Association following her election this past Sunday.…

05/20/2026

🚨 LAST CHANCE! 🚨

The NJHSA Merch Store closes on Sunday, May 24th! Don’t miss your opportunity to grab your favorite NJHSA apparel and accessories! 👕✨

Show your NJHSA pride while supporting the important work of Head Start across New Jersey. From comfy everyday wear to must-have favorites, there’s something for everyone!

🛍️ Shop now here: https://pogo.undergroundshirts.com/collections/njhsa-merch-store-ship-only

📦 Orders ship directly to your home.

05/20/2026

Connecting, learning, and growing at NJHSA 2026!

05/20/2026

Many thanks to Infiniti Consultant Group! It’s great to have you here!

05/20/2026

Our 2026 annual professional development conference is underway! Are you here? Share your photos with us!

05/18/2026

Celebrating 61st birthday of Head Start today as we begin to kick off our annual conference in Atlantic City!

05/08/2026

Join us in recognizing Passaic Family Head Start and Tara Jones for their continued dedication to empowering children and families throughout Passaic, New Jersey. 🎉

Tara’s leadership and commitment to early childhood education help create nurturing, family-centered environments where children can grow, learn, and thrive. Through comprehensive services and community support, Passaic Family Head Start continues to make a lasting impact on school readiness and family success.

👉 Learn more about their incredible work here: https://www.passaicheadstart.org/