Head Start California is excited to pilot a new advocacy training for our Head Start parents in early 2021. This training will equip Head Start parents with the confidence to meet with elected officials, tell their personal story about how Head Start has impacted their child and family, and walk away with the tools needed to make an impact on Head Start advocacy programs. The HSC Parent Advocacy Academy will cover the Head Start approach to advocacy, HSC’s policy platform, the use of social media to share and amplify our efforts, guidelines for virtual visits with elected officials, and HSCs call-to-action system.