FL Head Start Assoc.
@FlaHeadStart
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FHSA's mission is to empower members to advocate, lead, and enhance the education, health, and social services provided to families by Head Start.
Tallahassee, FL
Joined April 2017
Congrats to Dr. Marie Mason, VP of Head Start Ops at @LSSFlorida, named a 2024 Business Woman of the Year by @TBBJnewsroom! #FHSA #FLHeadStart #HeadStart #Preschool #EarlyHeadStart #Education #EarlyLearning #PreK #HeadStartWorks
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Congrats to @OrangeCountyHS & @VyStarCU—winners of @NHSA’s Shriver Award! This partnership delivered 700+ volunteer hours, 4,500 books, financial literacy workshops & food support to FL families. #HeadStart #Preschool #EarlyHeadStart #Education #EarlyLearning #HeadStartWorks
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FL loses $8.2B/year due to child care-related turnover. Only 45K of 1.3M kids under 6 are served by Head Start. We must do more: .#FHSA #FLHeadStart #HeadStart #Preschool #EarlyHeadStart #Education #EarlyLearning #PreK #Advocacy
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Actress and advocate Jennifer Garner is using her platform to urge Congress to support and protect Head Start programs nationwide: #HeadStartWorks.
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After an early draft of President Donald Trump’s budget threatened to defund the Head Start program, Jennifer Garner leapt into action to lobby Congress and save the program that serves millions of...
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Gulfstream Early Learning Center welcomed Edward A. Mejia from @CongresswomanSC’s office to see Broward Head Start in action. Thanks to all who support early learning! #HeadStartWorks
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Southwood Head Start in Orlando welcomed @AnnaForFlorida for a second visit — a joyful day made possible by Director Milagros Hoyos & team. Partnerships like this show how #HeadStartWorks!
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FL loses $8.2B/year due to child care-related turnover.Only 45K of 1.3M kids under 6 are served by Head Start. We must do more: .#FHSA #FLHeadStart #HeadStart #Preschool #EarlyHeadStart #Education #EarlyLearning #PreK #Advocacy
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🎉 For 60 years, @HeadStartgov has changed lives. In 2024, Florida programs served 45K+ children—including 15K infants & toddlers—and helped 3,758 transition to kindergarten. #HappyBdayHeadStart #60YearsOfHeadStart
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RT @NatlHeadStart: . @RepBrianMast #HeadStart benefits over 1250 children and their families, and many local economies, in your Congression….
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RT @NatlHeadStart: . @RepGusBilirakis #HeadStart benefits nearly 1000 children and their families, and many local economies, in your Congre….
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RT @NatlHeadStart: . @DrNealDunnFL2 #HeadStart benefits over 2400 children and their families, and many local economies, in your Congressi….
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Thank you @RepRutherfordFL for supporting Head Start in FL-05! With 96% of children under six unserved, protecting funding is vital. We're proud to serve 3,600+ families each year with your support. #FHSA #HeadStart #EarlyHeadStart #EarlyLearning #PreK #Advocacy #HeadStartWorks
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🎥 When budget cuts threatened Head Start, Jennifer Garner took action. In this @TODAYshow piece, she shows how Head Start provides education, meals & stability to families who need it most:
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After an early draft of President Donald Trump’s budget threatened to defund the Head Start program, Jennifer Garner leapt into action to lobby Congress and save the program that serves millions of...
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Dr. Maite Riestra, President of @FLHeadStart, was featured on @Telemundo51 highlighting the vital role of Head Start & Early Head Start in Miami-Dade. Over 7,000 families served. Watch (in Spanish): #HeadStartWorks
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#HeadStartWorks — and the numbers prove it: 68%of families working or in school; 45K+ children served (15K infants/toddlers); and 3,758 kids ready for kindergarten. See how this program builds strong families & futures. #FHSA #HeadStart #Preschool #EarlyHeadStart #Education
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🚨 BREAKING: The Trump admin has proposed eliminating all federal funding for Head Start. FHSA’s Wanda Minick tells @WFSU: “These services are essential.” Read more: #HeadStartWorks
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Head Start has been changing lives for nearly 60 years! 🎉 Sign the birthday card & show your support! 💙✍️ Tag your besties to celebrate: #HappyBirthdayHeadStart
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Head Start fuels Florida’s workforce. With 11,760 employees across 860 centers, its impact is undeniable. FHSA President Dr. Maite Riestra-Quintero shares how these dedicated professionals transform lives: .#FLHeadStart #HeadStart #Advocacy
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Florida loses $1.7B yearly due to child care gaps, yet only 45K of 1.3M kids under six got Head Start in 2023. Use the FHSA Dashboard to push for change: .#FHSA #FLHeadStart #HeadStart #Preschool #EarlyHeadStart #Education #EarlyLearning #PreK #Advocacy.
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📢 The 2025 Florida Legislative Session kicked off on 3/4! Use the FHSA Dashboard to highlight Head Start’s impact and advocate for early education, healthcare & mental health services. Let’s ensure policymakers see the difference Head Start makes:
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