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#GetaHeadStart Social Media Toolkit

Use the #GetaHeadStart social media toolkit to jump-start your digital recruitment strategy. Personalize and share the sample posts below to increase your program’s social media presence. Don’t forget to ask the staff and families in your program to help spread the word through their own accounts.

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Suggested Messages

example social media messageIn every Head Start program, we care about your family’s well-being. By partnering with you, we can help your family reach financial, career, and educational goals. Find the requirements for enrolling your child in a Head Start program today! Call us at [phone number].

#GetaHeadStart
example social media messageCall [phone number] to find out if your family is eligible for Head Start or Early Head Start services today. Use our locator tool to find your nearest programs: https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/center-locator

#GetaHeadStart
example social media messageEarly Head Start programs prepare your child for preschool by providing comprehensive child development and support services to infants, toddlers, and their families. Find out if your family is eligible for Early Head Start services today! Call us at [phone number].

#GetaHeadStart
example social media messageHead Start programs offer services to meet the needs of children and families. All children enrolled in our programs are provided medical, dental, hearing, vision, and behavioral screenings. Contact us today at [phone number] to learn more about our services.

#GetaHeadStart
example social media messageIf you have a child with a disability, we partner with you to provide services to your child and the support you need to make decisions about what is best for them. Get answers to your Head Start questions today! Call us at [phone number].

#GetaHeadStart
example social media message#DYK? More than 320,000 children and their families transition from Head Start programs to kindergarten every year. Get answers to your Head Start questions by calling us at [phone number].

#GetaHeadStart
example social media messageHead Start programs provide services to children from birth to age 5 and pregnant women and pregnant people in every U.S. state and territory. Learn how to enroll your child in a Head Start program by calling us at [phone number].

#GetaHeadStart
example social media messageHead Start programs partner with you to get insights about your child, your family, and your community. Learn more about the Head Start experience today! Call us at [phone number].

#GetaHeadStart
example social media messageYour family’s well-being is a top priority in our Head Start program. We work with you to ensure all family members are safe, healthy, and have access to educational advancement and economic mobility. Find out if your family is eligible for Head Start services at [phone number].

#GetaHeadStart
example social media messageThe feeling of belonging is critical to the well-being of every child and family. That’s why we make partnering with families the heart of our approach to early learning and childhood development. See if your family is eligible for Head Start or Early Head Start services. Call us at [phone number].

#GetaHeadStart
example social media messageYou know your child and family best. Head Start programs are committed to respectful and nonjudgmental collaboration with families to inform how we support their children’s development. Contact us today at [phone number] to find out if your family is eligible.

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example social media messageOur staff welcome fathers and male caregivers to partner with us to support their child’s learning. Together, we design a program where your child can thrive. See if your family is eligible for Head Start or Early Head Start services today. Call us at [phone number].

#GetaHeadStart

Family Recruitment Videos

example social media messageHead Start and Early Head Start programs aren’t just for children — we support parents and families, too! Check out this video to learn more about our strength-based approach that recognizes families as their children’s first teachers and honors your cultural perspective.

https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/video/family-recruitment-video-head-start-cares-about-your-whole-family
example social media messageCheck out this video to learn more about Head Start programs and services. Contact us today at [phone number] to find out if your family is eligible.

#GetaHeadStart

Focus on Fathers

example social media messageHead Start programs offer a safe place where fathers can explore their hopes and share their challenges and needs with program staff. Learn how to enroll your child in a Head Start program here: https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/how-apply 

#GetaHeadStart
example social media messageAt Head Start and Early Head Start programs, fathers and male caregivers are our partners in supporting the learning and development of young children. Find out if your family is eligible for Head Start services here: https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/how-apply

#GetaHeadStart
example social media messageHead Start and Early Head Start program staff welcome fathers and male caregivers as partners in supporting their child’s learning. Discover if you and your family are eligible for Head Start or Early Head Start services today. https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/how-apply

#GetaHeadStart
example social media messageHead Start staff work closely with fathers and male caregivers on goals for themselves and their families. Call (toll-free) 866-763-6481 or use our locator tool to find a Head Start or Early Head Start program near you: https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/center-locator 

#GetaHeadStart
example social media messageIn every Head Start program, we work hard to ensure fathers and male family members feel welcomed and valued as caregivers and contributors in their communities. Learn more about Head Start services and apply here: https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/how-apply 

#GetaHeadStart