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The Region IV Head Start Association, Inc. (RIVHSA), founded in 1986, is a private, not-for-profit membership organization dedicated to improving the quality of early care and education for Head Start (HS) and Early Head Start (EHS) children and their families. It is our mission to support the Head Start community through
leadership, advocacy, partnership and professional development to promote the delivery of high-quality services to children and families. We envision a nation where young children who are economically and socially disadvantaged begin their formal education ready and resilient. Today, RIVHSA represents more than
150,000 children, 40,000 staff and 400 member programs. RIVHSA is a regional affiliate of the National Head Start Association. Our regional network includes a growing alliance of corporate partners and individual members, as well as our 8 state affiliates: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.

When you join RIVHSA, you’re not only making a commitment to strengthen the region’s HS/EHS programs but you’re also joining a community of professionals, parents and partners dedicated to making a difference.

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS & ADVOCACY
RIVHSA is committed to telling your collective story in a compelling manner through direct campaigns, government relations strategists, multi-level networks, and coalitions with shared interests to achieve results at the federal level. We support our affiliates affecting change at the state level and work closely with federal offices in our region to address your needs.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
RIVHSA offers training opportunities that support federal regulations and policies, and strengthen program administration, staff development, parent involvement, and community partnership. We collaborate with federal and national organizations to provide quality learning experiences addressing key issues, initiatives, and best practices.

PARTNERSHIPS & SPECIAL PROGRAMS
RIVHSA recognizes the outstanding achievements of regional staff, parents, and partners through our Awards and Scholarship

PROGRAM BENEFITS

The RIVHSA membership year is valid for the period of October 1 – September 30. Our member programs enjoy a full complement of benefits that make a difference in leveraging your collective voice, supporting professional development, and increasing organizational capacity.

PROGRAM MEMBERSHIP
▪ Strengthen your voice as an advocate at the regional and national level
▪ Receive discounted rate on registration to training events for program staff, parents, and community partners
▪ Be eligible for a training subsidy when identified in a designation review system wave or scheduled for a triennial federal monitoring visit
▪ Be eligible to compete for prestigious regional awards and scholarships
▪ Participate in special programs and exclusive offers from corporate partners
▪ Shape regional strategy and direction through participation in forums, polls and surveys
▪ Receive policy and legislative alerts as well as regional updates
▪ Gain access to the members only section of our website which provides landmark research, strategies, and information
▪ Receive recognition in our Annual Report
▪ Expand professional networks

INDIVIDUAL BENEFITS

The RIVHSA membership year is valid for the period of October 1 – September 30. Our individual members enjoy a full complement of benefits that make a difference in leveraging your collective voice, supporting professional and personal development, as well as expanding networks.

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP
▪ Strengthen your voice as an advocate at the regional and national level
▪ Meet credential or course requirements for membership in a professional organization
▪ Receive discounted rate on registration to our training events
▪ Shape regional strategy and direction through participation in forums, polls and surveys
▪ Receive policy and legislative alerts as well as regional updates
▪ Gain access to the members only section of our website which provides landmark research, strategies, and information
▪ Recognition in our Annual Report (5 year & Lifetime)
▪ Expand professional and peer networks
▪ Increase professional recognition of fields represented in HS/EHS programs