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Calling on Head Start supporters, parents, and caregivers to make their voice heard by October 6, 2026!

The federal government has proposed potentially detrimental changes to the Head Start Program Performance Standards. These standards shape how Head Start programs operate and the high quality services children and families receive.

The proposed changes will affect health screenings and other essential services, teacher-to-child ratios, disability supports, eligibility, and opportunities for parents to lead and have a voice in their children’s education.

You have an opportunity to make your voice heard by making a public comment opposing the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM). Make your comment by October 6, 2026, and show the administration what families want protected.

Make a public comment today: https://www.regulations.gov/commenton/ACF-2026-0595-0002

Or learn more at: SaveHeadStartSB.com

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Are you and your loved ones prepared for a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS)? People with Access and Functional Needs living in high fire-risk areas can call 211 to plan and prepare for PSPS events. If you have physical, developmental, or intellectual disabilities, chronic conditions, injuries, are an older adult, or use medical equipment that requires electricity, call 211 or text "PSPS" to 211-211 to begin your personalized Care Coordination.

As fire season approaches, utility companies may need to turn off power as a last resort to ensure public safety when there's an increased wildfire risk. This is known as a Public Safety Power Shutoff, or PSPS. Call 211 to learn how to prepare for a PSPS event.
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¿Están usted y sus seres queridos preparados para un corte de energía por motivos de seguridad pública (PSPS)? Las personas con necesidades funcionales y de acceso que viven en áreas de alto riesgo de incendio pueden llamar al 211 para planificar y prepararse para los eventos de PSPS. Si tiene discapacidades físicas, de desarrollo o intelectuales, afecciones crónicas, lesiones, es un adulto mayor o utiliza equipo médico que requiere electricidad, llame al 211 o envíe un mensaje de texto "PSPS" al 211-211 para comenzar su Coordinación de atención personalizada.

A medida que se acerca la temporada de incendios, es posible que las empresas de servicios públicos deban cortar el suministro eléctrico como último recurso para garantizar la seguridad pública cuando existe un mayor riesgo de incendios forestales. Esto se conoce como corte de energía por motivos de seguridad pública o PSPS. Llame al 211 para saber cómo prepararse para un evento de PSPS.

Head Start has helped children and families thrive for more than 60 years —but now, proposed federal changes could upend the quality standards that make the program so effective.

These standards help ensure children receive high-quality early learning, developmental screenings, family support and inclusive services for children with disabilities. We can’t afford to lose them. Now is the time to speak up. Use our public comment template to tell federal leaders why Head Start matters and why these critical standards must be protected. Every voice matters. Submit your comment today and share this post to help your community understand what’s at stake: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BnKPdYNg78QTRDSVHZaQOvrJa-huaFT8/edit

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Join the National Call-In Day: Thursday, August 13, 2026

Head Start has served more than 40 million children over the past 60 years. Now the federal government is proposing harmful deregulation efforts, putting this
vital program at risk! Tell Congress to call on HHS to by rescinding the proposed rule changes!

These changes will harmfully:
-reduce child care access
- increase classroom sizes
- lower protections for children w/disabilities
- diminish teacher qualification standards

Tell your Congressmember to urge HHS to stop these rule changes and
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Take Action: https://bit.ly/45pgIA0

Tell Congress to Stop the Attack on Head Start! The federal government is proposing to eliminate most of Head Start's standards and roll back regulatory rules. If enacted, this move will further exacerbate our nation's worsening child care crisis while spelling disaster for the hundreds and thousands of children and families who rely on Head Star...

When there’s increased wildfire risk, utility companies may need to turn off power as a last resort to ensure public safety. This is known as a Public Safety Power Shutoff, or PSPS. 211 PSPS Care Coordination connects utility customers with access and functional needs such as a disability, limited transportation, or other conditions for assistance who reside in high fire-risk areas to valuable resources before, during, and after a PSPS. Call 211 to see if you are eligible.
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Cuando existe un mayor riesgo de incendios forestales, es posible que las empresas de servicios públicos deban cortar el suministro eléctrico como último recurso para garantizar la seguridad pública. Esto se conoce como corte de energía por motivos de seguridad pública o PSPS. 211 PSPS Care Coordination conecta a los clientes de servicios públicos con necesidades funcionales y de acceso, como discapacidades, transporte limitado u otras condiciones de asistencia que residen en áreas de alto riesgo de incendio, con recursos valiosos antes, durante y después de un PSPS. Llame al 211 para ver si es elegible.

Summer Safety Reminder: Heat stroke and heat exhaustion can come on quickly, especially in vulnerable populations such as children and older adults. Be prepared. Drink plenty of water, wear lightweight clothing and take breaks in the shade or air-conditioned spaces.

If you're working or exercising outdoors, be mindful of signs like dizziness, heavy sweating or nausea. If you feel any symptoms, get to a cooler place immediately and hydrate.

During heat waves, dial 211 to find a cooling center near you.