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Region II Head Start Association

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The 2024 Conference will be held in the US Virgin Islands October 28 -31, 2024. Be sure you are signed up for our newsletter to receive the latest info!

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Growing Strong Minds:
Nurturing the Mental Health of Children, Families, and Communities.

November 13 - 15 , 2024

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The Region II Head Start Association's mission is to be an agent of impact, committed to innovation and change

for children and families.

Upcoming Events

  • 2024 Region II Annual Conference
    2024 Region II Annual Conference
    Mon, Oct 28
    Westin - Frenchman's Reef - USVI
    Oct 28, 2024, 9:00 AM EDT ā€“ Oct 31, 2024, 12:00 PM EDT
    Westin - Frenchman's Reef - USVI, 5 Estate Bakkeroe, St Thomas 00802, USVI
    Oct 28, 2024, 9:00 AM EDT ā€“ Oct 31, 2024, 12:00 PM EDT
    Westin - Frenchman's Reef - USVI, 5 Estate Bakkeroe, St Thomas 00802, USVI
    October 28 - 31, 2024 in the US Virgin Islands
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  • Growing Strong Minds:  Nurturing the Mental Health of  Children, Families, and Communities.
    Growing Strong Minds:  Nurturing the Mental Health of  Children, Families, and Communities.
    Wed, Nov 13
    San Juan
    Nov 13, 2024, 8:00 AM ā€“ Nov 15, 2024, 12:00 PM
    San Juan, San Juan, Puerto Rico
    Nov 13, 2024, 8:00 AM ā€“ Nov 15, 2024, 12:00 PM
    San Juan, San Juan, Puerto Rico
    This comprehensive event welcomes everyone who cares about the well-being of young children. Whether you're an early childhood educator, a parent, a community member, or simply passionate about mental health, this conference is for you!
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New Jersey Head Start Programs comprises of 26 Early Head Start, 25 Head Start and 1 Migrant Head Start agencies.

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The nearly 6,000 staff work together to serve 13,021 preschool children as well as 2,858 infants, toddlers, and pregnant women.

 

Together, they provide high quality, comprehensive early childhood services throughout the state of New Jersey.

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The State of New York is home to Head Start programs that serve more than 58,032 people in need.

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Children receive services through classroom-based centers, through local family child care providers and  home visiting services. 

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Each of the 18,633 employed staff work together to ensure that children have a foundation for school success.

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Puerto Rico offers a rich history of outreach to children and families throughout the island. 

 

The more than 35,000 children receive a variety of services everyday, including education, health, nutrition, and parent education.

 

The 1,777 teachers and 1,824 assistants, along with family workers work to help children get the Head Start Advantage.

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The United States Virgin Islands is home to one Head Start Program, administered by the Department of Human Services, serving 794 preschoolers on the islands of St. Croix, St. Thomas, and St. John.

 

Lutheran Social Services of the Virgin Islands administers the Early Head Start Program which serves 120 infants, toddlers, and pregnant women on the island of St. Croix.

 

Children of the U.S. Virgin Islands enrolled in the Head Start Program receive a continuum of services that meets the needs of the whole child and promotes their school readiness.

Thank you to our 2024 Conference Sponsors 

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