The Parents Unite campaign is a strategic, collaborative effort to increase and elevate Head Start parents taking action and raising their voices.

Parents Unite is NHSA working with State and Regional Associations to strengthen our parent leaders advocacy efforts.

The six month campaign will culminate in Parents Unite April 2026 during which parents from across the nation will meet with their members of congress to remind them Head Start is essential not only for Head Start families but for the nation’s future.

During Parents Unite April 26 a select group of parents from across the country will come to Washington DC to visit with their congressional leaders. In concert with the meeting in D.C. the campaign will organize parents to meet with their US Congressional Representatives at their local district offices. The goal is that all members of congress will have a meeting with Head Start parents in April of 2026.

More details will be coming out very soon about the campaign. This webpage will be updated regularly as Parents Unite is launched fully in late November.

We Need You!  If you are interested in Parents Unite please complete this form to so we can keep you connected to Parents Unite. There is a role for everyone in this campaign.

A Note on Our Name: After careful consideration, we proudly chose “Parents Unite” because of the powerful impact of the word Parents. We want to be clear: this movement is for ALL the amazing caregivers of Head Start children. Whether you’re a foster parent, grandparent, older sibling, or guardian, etc. your voice is essential. We welcome you. You are Parents Unite!