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Is Early Head Start/Head Start the Answer? Planning for Young Children and Their Families in Your State

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This webinar explored how Early Head Start and Head Start meet the unique needs of families with young children over time.
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Panelists discussed barriers and opportunities related to expanding and improving access as states begin to rebuild their comprehensive early childhood systems. ZERO TO THREE thanks our partners United Parent Leaders Action Network and Partnership for America’s Children.

Panelists included

  • Kaylah Dessausure, Parent
  • Martin Juarez, Parent
  • Tracey Campanini, Deputy Secretary, Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning
  • Katy Warren, Deputy Director, Washington State Association of Head Start and ECEAP
  • Facilitator: Jennifer Boss, Director of Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Strategy, ZERO TO THREE

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