CHSA Projects


CHSA is moving in new directions to deepen it’s resources for
member agencies staff, Head Start children and families.


California Head Start Association
Garden Project
In partnership with Western Growers Foundation

The goals of this project is to generate fun and learning
about fresh vegetables, healthy eating and active
living in through gardening.


California Head Start State Collaboration Office

In partnership with CHSSCO the Association seeks to create a visible
presence for Head Start at the state level and to assist in the development
of State and Federal partnerships among Head Start and other interested
stakeholders.

Local Listing of California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN)

Health and Safety Training Materials

CHSSCO Publications

CHSSCO Monthly Update


California Head Start and Family
Development Trainings
In Partnership with Los Angeles County Office of Education and Cornell
University’s Department of Human Development

The Family Development Credential Program is a professional development
 and credentialing program that provides front line family workers with the
 knowledge and skills they need to coach families to set and reach their
own goals for healthy self-reliance in their communities. The program
focuses on a strength-based partnership approach that develops workers
 both professionally and personally.


California Preschool Energy Efficiency Project (CPEEP)

The California Preschool Energy Efficiency Program is a collaboration of
organizations: the California Department of Education, the California Head
Start Association, the Low-Income Investment Fund and Intergy Corporation.
The goal of the program is to provide the opportunity for preschools to add
energy efficiency upgrades that would help control energy costs and reduce
operating expenses at very low costs. The program is currently active in
areas serviced by Southern California Edison and San Diego Gas & Electric
service, and work is in progress to find additional funding to service other
areas of California.


Head Start/Preschool for All Leadership Project

Under a grant from the Packard Foundation, CHSA's Head Start/Preschool
for All Leadership Project goals are to review current policies as presented
in pending legislation or proposed ballot language. To draft guiding principals
for Head Start/Preschool for All partnerships. To host regional/cluster
meetings with key local stakeholders to circulate guiding principals,
disseminate research information and emerging models. To produce a
resource guide on program models with supporting fiscal information.



First Smiles Oral Health Education

As a sub-contractor to the California Dental Health Foundation, CHSA has
developed curriculum and is providing trainings to reach a goal of over 450
key staff over the next 3 years on oral health prevention and hygiene. The
purpose of the trainings is to increase awareness and knowledge of parents
and Head Start staff about the importance of early oral health care and the
necessary actions needed to prevent dental decay.


California Head Start Association Parent Ambassadors

Under a grant from the Packard Foundation, CHSA is working to develop
a core group of parent advocates to work in their local communities and
statewide on issues related to children and families.

For more information on these projects contact Edward Condon,
CHSA Executive Director at 916-444-7760.

MISSION
STATEMENT
The California
Head Start
Association is the
unified voice
providing
leadership and
advocacy for the
Head Start
community.
VISION
STATEMENT
The California
Head Start
Association will
be an important
strategic partner
representing Head
Start interests in
California and the
nation.
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