Parent Committee

Every Parent Can Participate

Parent Committee meetings are open to all parents and guardians of currently enrolled Head Start and Early Head Start children.

These meetings provide opportunities to:

• Connect with other families

• Learn about child development and family resources

• Share ideas for family activities and events

• Help plan center activities

• Support your child's learning

• Develop leadership skills

• Stay informed about your program

Parent Committees also elect leaders who help organize meetings and share information with other families throughout the year.

Policy Council

Parents Helping Make Program Decisions

The Policy Council is a leadership group made up primarily of parents of currently enrolled children, along with community representatives.

Policy Council members work together to:

• Represent families across the program

• Review and provide input on important program decisions

• Help improve services for children and families

• Participate in planning for the future of Head Start

• Share ideas and concerns from Parent Committees

• Encourage family involvement throughout the program

Serving on the Policy Council is a wonderful opportunity to develop leadership skills while making a positive impact for all Head Start families.

Why Attend?

When families are involved, children thrive.

By participating, you can:

✔ Meet other parents

✔ Learn about community resources

✔ Share your ideas

✔ Help improve our program

✔ Develop leadership skills

✔ Make a difference for children and families

No special experience is needed—just your voice and your willingness to participate.

We Make It Easy to Participate

To help families attend meetings, our program may provide:

• Child care during Policy Council meetings

• A nutritious meal is typically served at meetings around dinner time to both parents and children. 

• Translation services for families who need language support

• Meeting topics based on parent interests and feedback