Mission Statement

The Illinois Head Start Association (IHSA) is committed to enhancing the development of children, empowering families and strengthening communities. As advocates, we speak in a unified voice and act on issues affecting children and families. We provide professional development opportunities for all members. Our Association accepts the statewide leadership role in developing partnerships and empowering members to be community leaders.

The IHSA is a membership organization supported by annual dues. Individuals and agencies or organizations may become members.

The IHSA sponsors statewide training events for Head Start programs and parents, including the annual meeting and conference in January.

The IHSA structure consists of a 24 member Board of Directors elected from each of the following components: Directors, Staff, Parents and Friends. Each component elects 3 IHSA Board representatives. The Component President also serves on the IHSA Board. Each component elects a Region V Representative, who serves on the IHSA Board and sits on the Region V Head Start Association Board.

Phone:(217) 241-3511 | Web Site: http://www.ilheadstart.org