MHSA and MFC Partner For Conference
The Michigan Fatherhood Coalition and MHSA have teamed up to provide the 8th Annual Fatherhood Conference in Kalamazoo, MI on March 11, 2009. Programming is planned to educate and motivate our Michigan dads to do what they do best! Please see listing in the "Events" section of the website for registration details...
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February Is Fatherhood Awareness Month
Governor Jennifer Granholm has declared February 2009 as Responsible Fatherhood Awareness Month in order to provide an opportunity for Michigan citizens to learn more about how fathers impact the lives of their children. The Michigan Fatherhood Coalition asks that agencies consider planning special community events in February to highlight the importance of father involvement in improving outcomes for Michigan children.
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Advocacy Tools and Tips
Advocacy is essential to ensure that Head Start families continue to receive necessary services. It starts with you! MHSA is providing you with tools, tips, and resources that you will find helpful when contacting legislators, writing letters, interacting with the media, building coalitions, and influencing budget priorities. Click below to learn more.
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Head Start Funding for Fiscal Year 2009
This section provides the latest information on federal budget allocations for fiscal year 2009 and where Congress is in process for next year's budget.
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MHSA Legislative Priorities for 2007-08
The MHSA membership sets legislative priorities at the federal and state levels during its Annual Meeting held in January of each year.
Also find MHSA statements as they relate to the legislative priorities under "click here for more."
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Region V Policy Update:
Region V Team Administrator Bill Sullivan has provided a March and April 2009 Regional Update. To view the complete regional update, click below.
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What's Happening in Michigan?
Current issues:
-Great Start Readiness Program
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2009-2010 MHSA Calendar of Events
Thursday, October 08, 2009 - Tuesday, October 12, 2010
MHSA Calendar of Events is posted. Please stay tuned for dates and location to be further announced.
2009-2010 Schedule of Events.pdf
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MHSA 19th Annual Conference - Request for Presenter Workshop Proposal
Thursday, April 29, 2010 - Friday, April 30, 2010
Where:
Radisson Hotel in Kalamazoo, MI
It's that time of year again when the Michigan Head Start Association is soliciting for presenters to speak at our Annual Conference. This year, MHSA is proud to present our 19th Annual Conference held on April 29-30, 2010 in Kalamazoo, MI. The Conference will focus primarily on the five following topics: Administration/Management, Head Start, Early Head Start, Parents, and Fatherhood.
Please consider submitting a RFP form. Submission deadline is December 15, 2009.
Speaker Letter Invite.pdf
MHSA 2010 Workshop RFP.pdf
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What is the HSSCO?
The Federal Head Start Bureau provides funds to support a Head Start - State Collaboration Office in each state.
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Current Priorities
There are eight priorities that the Head Start-State Collaboration Office is responsible to address with the Federal grant.
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Migrant Child Task Force
The Migrant Child Task Force works together to collectively address issues facing migrant families in Michigan. By clicking below, you can access a public forum to discuss these issues. Anyone can read the postings; contact MHSA to post.
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Oral Health for Head Start
Based on Head Start oral health forum outcomes of a 2003 Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors (ASTDD) grant, the Michigan Head Start Association (MHSA) in partnership with the Michigan HSSCO, Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH), and representatives of the three Michigan Head Start programs that were ACF-Region V oral health grantees in 2006, developed a web-based oral health resource module in 2008 for all Head Start programs statewide.
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