Make Your Voice Heard: Take Action for Head Start Explore ways to raise your voice and support Head Start through letters, campaigns, storytelling, and legislative visits.
Write a Letter: Your voice can shape policy.
Sending a letter to elected officials is one of the most direct ways to influence decisions that affect Head Start. A personal message—especially from someone impacted by these programs—helps leaders understand the real-world importance of their votes.
Sign the Campaigns: Collective action moves mountains.
Adding your name to active campaigns shows that Head Start has strong public support. Every signature helps demonstrate how much our communities value early learning and family support programs.
Share Your Head Start Story: Real stories inspire real change.
When you share your experience with Head Start, you help others understand the personal impact of these programs. Stories help bring data to life and show the value of continued investment in early childhood services.
Media Talking Points: Equip yourself to speak with confidence.
These tools help you communicate clearly and effectively about Head Start, whether you're speaking to a neighbor, a reporter, or a community group. Prepared advocates make a stronger impact.
Attend a Legislative Visit: Build relationships that last.
Meeting with legislators—either in their offices or in your program—shows them the real work being done. These visits are a chance to form ongoing connections and help leaders see Head Start in action.
Identify and Contact Your Legislators. Make sure your message reaches the right person. Advocacy starts with knowing who represents you. These links make it easy to find and contact your local, state, and federal officials so you can take action quickly and directly.
What to Bring to a Meeting. Lead with facts and passion. Whether you're visiting a legislator or attending a community event, bringing fact sheets and success stories strengthens your message. These resources support your advocacy with clear, trusted information.
