Region VI 

Head Start Association

ARKANSAS • LOUISIANA • NEW MEXICO • OKLAHOMA • TEXAS

 “Elevating Possibilities Together”  

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Dollar per Child

 
 

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Instructions:
 

Region VI representatives and/or State Presidents should be prepared to present their Dollar Per Child Campaign report during the Region VI Board Meeting at the 2010 NHSA Conference in Dallas, Texas.  States and individual programs will also have an opportunity to give their reports at the closing session of the NHSA Institute on May 8, 2010.    

 

For more information on the campaign, please contact, Gloria M. Lopez, Region VI President at glopez@helpnm.com. Each State President should provide Ms. Lopez with a contribution report on or before April 23, 2010 prior to the NHSA Institute.

 

With your help:

We can ensure that the voices of more than one million low-income children and their families are heard!

What is the Dollar per Child Campaign?

NHSA’s goal is to raise $1 for every child enrolled in Head Start. The Dollar per Child campaign specifically supports the National Head Start Association’s advocacy activities. This year’s campaign runs until June 2010.

How were 2008-2009 Dollar per Child funds spent?

NHSA used the Dollar per Child funds to maintain high media visibility about Head Start issues, hold trainings on current Head Start legal issues, and impact public policy and legislation. Here are some of our legislative successes:

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NHSA successfully waged an advocacy campaign that secured $2.1 billion in new funding for Head Start and Early Head Start programs.  This new funding will mean:

·         A cost-of-living increase for Head Start teachers and staff;

·         Quality funds to maintain the quality of Head Start programs; and

·         Funds to expand Head Start and Early Head Start enrollment.

What can you do to help make Head Start voices heard?

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Head Start employees can contribute with a payroll deduction. Parents can collect personal donations at parent meetings.

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Invite friends and families to contribute. No amount is too small!

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Organize a fundraising event. Local programs and state and regional associations have raised money through sporting events such as walk-a-thons, dance-offs, and bowling contests; special events like fairs, bake sales, and raffles; and the sale of promotional items like buttons, stickers, and pins.

 

 

Upcoming Events:

  
 
Region VI Board Meeting
 

The Region VI Head Start Association – Board of Directors meeting in Dallas scheduled in conjunction with the annual NHSA Training Conference.  For all those attending, I wish you safe travels.  See you there!

 

Date:             Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Time:             1:00-3:00pm

Location:      Sheraton Dallas Hotel, Room 1866 (2nd Elevator Bank, North Tower)

 
 
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