Ohio Head Start Association, Inc.

06/18/2026

New from Child Care Trust :
When You Disrupt Head Start, You Shake an Entire System
https://loom.ly/RFiPqLc

“The repercussions of losing Head Start would be felt across the country, but in 19 states, child care gaps would increase by 20% or more. Mississippi, West Virginia, Texas, Ohio, and New Mexico would be most impacted.”

🌐Read the full post for the data—and what’s at stake for families, providers, and communities.

If Head Start services disappear, a new analysis finds that 654,500 more children are left without care.

06/18/2026

Did you know it’s National Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Month?
🍓🥕Stay full and focused all day long by eating 4-5 cups per day!🍏🌽

🌐Learn how to be with fruit & veggies at https://loom.ly/GjBZtzc

06/17/2026

OHSAI's newest Executive Director's blog comes from a deeply personal place and speaks to where our field stands right now.

Julie shares her thoughts about Barbara Haxton and the foundation she spent decades building for Ohio's Head Start community, about the tribute we offered her during the June Conference, and about what it looks like to carry someone's legacy forward while the ground beneath us keeps shifting. More than anything, it is a reflection on the strength and resourcefulness I see in all of you - and that leaves me with real confidence as we face whatever comes next, together.

You can read the full blog now: https://loom.ly/Hziq4bE

06/17/2026

❓ Did You Know ❓
Early intervention through Head Start can reduce special education placement by 8.1% and increase high school graduation rates by 11.4% 💡

Ohio’s young children, school districts, and our future workforce benefit from Head Start programming.

06/16/2026

The general election is coming up.
Don't wait until the last minute—make sure your voice is heard!

You can register to vote or update your current address online in just a few minutes.
🌐Ohio Residents: Head over to VoteOhio.gov to get started!

06/15/2026

Thank you, Director White, for joining us in Ohio!

06/14/2026

💡
On June 14, 1777, the Second Continental Congress officially adopted the stars and stripes as our national flag.
Happy Flag Day!

06/12/2026

Head Start is critical for young children in low-income families.
❤️‍🩹 123,000 preschool-aged children live in poverty
❤️‍🩹 Head Start serves one out of every six of Ohio’s preschoolers living in families with incomes below 100% of the federal poverty level.
❤️‍🩹 Head Start serves more than 1/3 of Ohio families utilizing child care subsidies

06/11/2026

At Head Start, we love helping our little ones grow big and strong.
Growing a garden or trying new foods is a great way to learn together.
You do not need a big yard to start. A small pot on a porch works great!

This week's challenge: Let your child pick out one new fruit or veggie at the store or local farmer's market.
Try it together as a snack!
What is your child’s favorite vegetable? Tell us in the comments below! 👇

06/09/2026

Interested in becoming an Early Childhood Educator?
Head Start staff play a critical role in the success of the children and families we serve in Ohio and our communities. Make a difference with a rewarding career.
🌐Visit https://loom.ly/KJ0R1qM for employment opportunities.