Advocacy Resources

Effective advocacy starts with the right resources. Check out these comprehensive tools to help equip Head Start champions with everything your need to amplify Head Start voices, build strong coalitions, and drive meaningful change. From storytelling guides to legislative engagement strategies, discover practical solutions to strengthen your advocacy efforts and make a lasting impact.  

Toolkits for Advocacy 

• Advocacy vs. Lobbying Guide- Understanding the legal dos and don'ts
• Program Visit Toolkit- Plan and host a meaningful visit with your legislators
• Alumni Storybanking Guide- Learn how to gather and share compelling stories
• Florida 2024 Head Start Fact Sheet
• Head Start Town Hall Toolkit: Click here for English | Click here to download the Spanish version  

Research and Reports

Head Start ROI	Early Head Start Facts and Figures	The Head Start Advantage	Invest Now Spend Later

State Advocacy Resources

• Florida Governor Website
• Find your Florida House Representatives here.
• Find your Florida Senators here.

Federal Advocacy Resources

• The White House
• Congress-House and Seante Floor Calendars
• Contact your U.S. Senator
• Contact your U.S. Representative
• National Head Start Association 

• Advocacy vs. Lobbying - Legally what can you do?
• ALICE in Focus Report: Children in Florida 
  
• First Five Year Fund: Florida 
• KIDS COUNT Data Center from the Annie E. Casey Foundation
• NIEER: The State of Preschool Yearbook 2024
• NIEER: The State of Preschool Yearbook 2023
• NIEER: The State of Preschool Yearbook 2021
• Policy - Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
  
• Florida Chamber Gap Map
• News - Politico
• HHS- Health and Human Services
  
  

If you would like assistance with a tool not listed here, please contact the FHSA office at (850) 694-6477 or email [email protected].