Planning a Social Media Event

Follow the steps below when participating in or planning a social media event using Office of Head Start (OHS) channels.

Hosting a Social Media Event

Action	Timeline
Submit the following to the Head Start Information and Communications Center (HSICC): Federal project officer (FPO)-approved theme Potential participants Date	At least one month prior to proposed event date
HSICC will work with OHS Communications to obtain appropriate approvals from the Administration for Children and Families (ACF).	Within two weeks of submission date
After ACF approval, create and submit the following to HSICC: Pre-written questions and answers Resources Promotional graphics E-blast text Hashtags Tweets Facebook posts	15 days prior to the event
HSICC will submit to OHS for final approvals	At least one week prior to the event
HSICC will conduct a run-through of the event	At least one day prior to the event

Action	Timeline
Submit the following to HSICC: Name of FPO-approved event Subject of chat Date and time of chat Chat host Any confirmed participants Draft questions and answers, if known	At least seven days prior to proposed event date
HSICC will work with OHS Communications to obtain appropriate approvals from ACF.	At least two days prior to proposed event date

Action

Timeline

Submit the following to HSICC:

At least seven days prior to proposed event date

HSICC will work with OHS Communications to obtain appropriate approvals from ACF.

At least two days prior to proposed event date

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Last Updated: March 11, 2024