Sen. DiDomenico celebrates with supporters of Head Start programs

Special to The Advocate

State Senator Sal DiDomenico joined Head Start advocates from across Massachusetts for Head Start Day at the State House. Over 300 Head Start program staff, parents, advocates and partners gathered in the State House to celebrate the important and impactful work that Head Start programs do in every corner of Massachusetts and to ensure that the Commonwealth continues to fund this essential program.

“I have and will continue to advocate for state funding for Head Start so children across our state can access high-quality early education, and comprehensive wraparound services including health, mental health, nutrition, and family support,” said Senator DiDomenico. “I also had the pleasure of talking with staff and parents from ABCD Head Start sites in my district. As a parent and a person who went through Head Start as a child, I know how critical these programs are for our families, our communities, and our economy.”

Sen. DiDomenico was also happy to spend time with Massachusetts Head Start Association Executive Director Michelle Haimowitz, Action for Boston Community Development President/CEO Sharon Scott Chandler, ABCD VP of Head Start & Children’s Services Flossy Calderón, Jumpstart for Young Children VP of Policy and Government Relations Kate Warren Barnes, Neighborhood Villages Senior Director of Advocacy Latoya Gayle and Quincy Community Action Programs, Inc. CEO Beth Ann Strollo.