MEMBERSHIP
 

The Texas Head Start Association (THSA) is committed to providing strong leadership and advocacy to promote quality programs and services for the Head Start community.  The Association's membership is comprised of Head Start directors, staff, parents, and friends. 

Annual THSA membership assists us in our continuing goal of providing a powerful voice for Texas low-income children and their families.  The families of Head Start greatly benefit from the wide spectrum of services and quality education that each program supplies.

Your membership in the Texas Head Start Association entitles you to:

            Membership with the Region VI Head Start Association

              Reduced registration fee for the state conference

            Subscription to the association state newsletter

            Scholarships from the national, regional and Texas associations.

            Vote for candidates for the THSA Board of Directors and for THSA officers.

Please ensure your voice is heard by joining the Texas Head Start Association today or email membership@txhsa.org for more info. 

SCHOLARSHIPS ~ $1,500 Each

THSA Scholarships are made available to deserving individuals who can benefit and achieve their goal of acquiring a higher education. 
 

Encourage all of our Head Start Family to become members of the Texas Head Start Association, so that they can be eligible to apply for a scholarship. All application must be received by Friday, May 14, 2010.
Download the 2010 Scholarship Packet

If you have any questions, please contact Cinithia Melton, Scholarships & Awards Committee Chair @ 972-283-6427 or by email at scholarships@txhsa.org.

AWARDS ~ $1,000 Each

Nominate a Head Start parent who has been an active volunteer throughout the school year and has shown strides made towards becoming self-sufficient for the $1,000 award THSA Parent of The Year

Nominate a Head Start father who has been an active volunteer at their child's center throughout the school year for the $1,000 award THSA Father of The Year.
 

Nominate any past or present Texas Head Start parent or staff person who is continuing their involvement in Head Start and/or community programs, has exemplified the goals and philosophies of Head Start and has achieved exceptional personal goals. Further criteria and requirements are available on the $1,000 THSA Presidential Achievement Award.