Michigan Head Start Association jobs and careers

About Michigan Head Start Association

Advocate: To affect policy and legislative change that improves the lives of families, to inform the public of Head Start’s value, to build partnerships with the regional and national associations and to educate parents to advocate for children. Educate: To support and provide high-quality training and professional development opportunities for both families and Head Start staff that meet their changing needs. Communicate: To connect and educate families, members and stakeholders by maintaining an effective and up-to-date Web presence, implementing a social networking strategy, and dedicating the funding, knowledge and time to keep these efforts going. Collaborate: To partner with a variety of organizations interested in supporting Head Start, early childhood education and child well-being. Special Initiatives: To launch a statewide public awareness campaign that highlights leaders, research and partnerships, leading to a boost in program referrals, more involvement in early childhood discussions and a reputation of expertise and resources.