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Illinois Head Start Association Mission Statement:
The Illinois Head Start Association is committed to enhancing the development of children, empowering families and strengthening communities. As advocates, we speak in a unified voice and act on issues affecting children and families.
We provide professional development opportunities for all members.
Our association accepts the statewide leadership role in developing partnerships and empowering members to be community leaders.
What is the Illinois Head Start Association?
The Illinois Head Start Association (IHSA) is an organization that represents the interest of all the stakeholders in the Illinois Head Start community; children, families, Head Start staff, agencies and the communities of which they are a part.
The IHSA is administered by an elected Board representing parents, Head Start Agency staff and directors and interested community members.
The IHSA Board communicates national and regional initiatives to Head Start programs throughout the state and represents Illinois to national agencies and organizations.
