Head Start Hosts Tribal Chat on Funding for Native Kids
Published Date: 4/15/2026
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Summary
Heads up, tribal leaders! On June 18, 2026, the Office of Head Start is hosting a special meeting to chat about how to better support American Indian and Alaska Native kids and families through Head Start programs. They’ll talk funding, service delivery, and listen to your ideas—plus share progress since last time. This is your chance to shape how money and resources flow to your communities!
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OHS Tribal Consultation Meeting
The Office of Head Start will hold a Tribal Consultation session on June 18, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. PT at the Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa, 3050 Bristol Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626. The meeting is for elected or appointed leaders of tribal governments operating Head Start and Early Head Start programs to discuss funding allocations, distribution formulas, and other issues affecting service delivery.
Participation and Submission Deadlines
Tribal designees must have a letter from their tribal government authorizing representation and must submit that designee letter at least 3 days before the June 18, 2026 session to OHS at the provided email. Tribes may submit written testimony before the consultation session or within 30 days after the meeting, and OHS will publish a detailed report within 45 days of the session.
Observers and Report Publication
Other representatives of tribal organizations and Native nonprofit organizations are welcome to attend the June 18, 2026 consultation as observers. OHS will summarize oral testimony and comments in a report that lists topics of concern and recommendations and make that report available to all tribal governments receiving Head Start funds within 45 days.
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