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With your help:
We can ensure that the voices of more than one million under-privileged children and their families are heard!

What is the Dollar per Child Campaign?
NHSA's goal is to raise $1 for every child enrolled in Head Start. The Dollar per Child campaign specifically supports the National Head Start Association's advocacy activities.

How were 2008-2009 Dollar per Child funds spent?
NHSA used the Dollar per Child funds to maintain high media visibility about Head Start issues, hold trainings on current Head Start legal issues, and impact public policy and legislation. Here are some of our legislative successes:

NHSA successfully waged an advocacy campaign that secured $2.1 billion in new funding for the Head Start and Early Head Start programs. This new funding will mean:

• A cost-of-living increase for Head Start teachers and staff;

• Quality funds to maintain the quality of Head Start programs; and

• Funds to expand Head Start and Early Head Start enrollment.

 

What can you do to help make Head Start voices heard?

• Head Start employees can contribute with a payroll deduction. Parents can collect personal donations at parent meetings.

• Invite friends and families to contribute. No amount is too small!

• Organize a fundraising event. Local programs and state and regional associations have raised money through sporting events such as walk-a-thons, dance-offs, and bowling contests; special events like fairs, bake sales, and raffles; and the sale of promotional items like buttons, stickers, and pins.

How do I Contribute?

• CONTRIBUTE BY MAIL: Please send us a check payable to National Head Start Association DPC and mail it directly to NHSA at: Dollar per Child Campaign, P.O. Box 890080, Charlotte, NC  29289-0080

• CONTRIBUTE ONLINE AT nhsa.org Individuals can make secure online donations at our Web site.

• CONTRIBUTE THROUGH YOUR STATE OR REGION: Head Start programs and individuals can also include NHSA contributions with their state and regional contributions. State or regional associations will forward the national portion to NHSA.