Disaster Relief Fund
The NHSA Disaster Relief Fund is a permanent assistance program. Developed initially to assist the Head Start Community during the 9/11 attacks, the fund is now used to assist Head Start & Early Head Start Programs, staff, and families who become victims of natural disasters. NHSA provides assistance in the form of cash donations, based on need.
- Direct assistance to an Head Start/Early Head Start Program: $5,000
- Direct assistance to Head Start/Early Head Start employee or parent: $500
Disaster Relief Fund Guidelines
Applications must be submitted by the Head Start/Early Head Start program seeking assistance for themselves, their staff or parents. The Head Start Director must be responsible for ensuring the following:
- Aaccountability for funds.
- Disbursing funds as easy and quickly as possible.
- Funds are not used to duplicate other assistance programs.
- Funds requested should be in proportion to the need.
- Establishment of easy, short forms for fund recipients to certify and sign.
- Maintenance of proper records.
- Final report due to NHSA sixty (60) days after expending funds.
To apply for disaster relief, please download and complete an application and submit it to: Jane Adams at jadams@nhsa.org.