National Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Association
The voice of migrant and seasonal farmworker children and families eligible for Migrant and Seasonal Head Start
Mission Statement
In union with farmworker families, the National Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Association (NMSHSA) advocates for comprehensive, high-quality Head Start services with diverse stakeholders, paving the path stronger communities and the lifelong success of children and families.
Values
Because we support the farmworkers who feed our nation, the NMSHSA values:
- Respect for the families, their backgrounds and culture, and the strengths they bring to the Head Start program and their communities
- Family Engagement and commitment to amplifying the voices of families
- Mission-Driven Advocacy to strengthen and expand programs and services designed to meet the unique needs of farmworker families, their children, and their communities
- Partnerships with diverse stakeholders including families, alumni, and local, state and national organizations and associations
About NMSHSA
NMSHSA is a 501.3 (c) non-profit organization located in Washington, DC, led by a dedicated volunteer board of directors, serving 26 agencies that are Migrant & Seasonal Head Start program grant recipients, spread across 38 states.
Summer Internship Program
A unique internship program in Washington, D.C., for former Migrant & Seasonal Head Start students who are currently enrolled in college
Advocacy News
Read updates about policy and advocacy and learn about our organization and how we advocate to fund our programs
Vaccine Project
Listen to voices and personal testimonials from the fields advocating for the health of migrant families and children.