Region II Head Start Association
Message from the Board of Directors
“Connecting, Supporting, Leading”
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The Region II Head Start Association Board of Directors is excited to continue our work alongside the dedicated grantees and staff across New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Together, we remain committed to supporting your professional development needs, strengthening your connection to the Office of Head Start (OHS), and ensuring your voice is represented through the National Head Start Association (NHSA).
We are proud to be your trusted, consistent, and relevant source of information in the Head Start community.
We look forward to continuing to building on our strong foundation with enthusiasm and dedication, uplifting the entire Head Start Community of Region II. Together, we will advance the mission of Head Start—supporting children, families, and communities to thrive.
In partnership,
Region II Head Start Association Board of Directors
The Region II Head Start Association's mission is to be an agent of impact, committed to innovation and change
for children and families.
New Jersey Head Start Programs comprises of 26 Early Head Start, 25 Head Start and 1 Migrant Head Start agencies.
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The nearly 6,000 staff work together to serve 13,021 preschool children as well as 2,858 infants, toddlers, and pregnant women.
Together, they provide high quality, comprehensive early childhood services throughout the state of New Jersey.
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The State of New York is home to Head Start programs that serve more than 58,032 people in need.
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Children receive services through classroom-based centers, through local family child care providers and home visiting services.
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Each of the 18,633 employed staff work together to ensure that children have a foundation for school success.
Puerto Rico offers a rich history of outreach to children and families throughout the island.
The more than 35,000 children receive a variety of services everyday, including education, health, nutrition, and parent education.
The 1,777 teachers and 1,824 assistants, along with family workers work to help children get the Head Start Advantage.
The United States Virgin Islands is home to one Head Start Program, administered by the Department of Human Services, serving 794 preschoolers on the islands of St. Croix, St. Thomas, and St. John.
Lutheran Social Services of the Virgin Islands administers the Early Head Start Program which serves 120 infants, toddlers, and pregnant women on the island of St. Croix.
Children of the U.S. Virgin Islands enrolled in the Head Start Program receive a continuum of services that meets the needs of the whole child and promotes their school readiness.
Thank you to our 2024 Conference Sponsors
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