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Feb 2 2026
Press Release: Illinois Head Start Association Calls Attention to the Harm Caused by ICE Raids Impacting Young Children and Families
The Illinois Head Start Association is raising alarm over recent ICE raids across Illinois that have left young children and families traumatized. The statement calls on leaders to protect children’s... Read more
Feb 1 2026
Head Start HIRES & Jobs Board FEB 2026
Join others with a heart for Head Start! These Illinois employment choices are posted from both Chicagoland & Downstate. Check our links frequently as member agency websites may list new opportunities... Read more
Jan 21 2026
The Latest Scoop: 1/21
Warm Up with ITAV HS; FY26 Approps Update; HHS Funding Freeze - 14 Day Reprieve Ends Friday; HS Litigation Webinar; 4 Ways to Advocate for HS; Annual Conference Info; Annual Awards & Scholarship Nominations... Read more

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Did you know that IHSA has a simple yet powerful tool to understand and support Head Start programs across Illinois? The Illinois Head Start Data Dashboard is a user-friendly tool designed to share key information about Head Start and Early Head Start programs across the state. Its main goal is to make data understandable and accessible to everyone who needs it.  The data on the dashboard updates quarterly. You can learn more by going to the DATA DASHBOARD PAGE.



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