DRS Updates

Head Start Redesignation - 45 CFR 1307

Proposed Reduction for Head Start Funding

May 24, 2017

Yesterday, the President’s FY 2018 Budget Proposal was released and it includes a proposed reduction of $85 million for Head Start and Early Head Start. This is challenging news given the increases made in FY 2017 to support the HS and EHS community.

Cost of Living Increase Available to HS and EHS Programs

May 24, 2017

On Friday, May 12, 2017 the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) issued a Program Instruction (PI) (ACF-PI-HS-17-02) regarding an FY2017 Head Start funding increase. The Consolidated Appropriations Act 2017 includes an additional $85 million for programs...

Keeping Tabs on DRS

May 12, 2017

It has been quiet on the DRS front from the Office of Head Start (OHS), but could that be changing soon? Back in December 2016 there were 12 Funding Opportunity Announcements (FOA) posted for programs to provide Head Start and/or Early Head Start services in...

National CLASS Data 2016 Posted

Apr 25, 2017

You may have noticed our blog has a new look. It’s all still here, and we’ve made it easier for you to find the services you’re looking for on our redesigned website! This month the Office of Head Start (OHS) posted the National CLASS Data 2016 report, A National...

See You in Chicago – National HS Conference Begins Next Week!

Mar 31, 2017

The 44th Annual National Head Start Conference begins next week and takes place April 7-10, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. We are looking very forward to attending and hope to see many of you there! Amy Augenblick, Executive Director, Foundations for Families, will be...

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