Sharing Web Resources

The National Head Start Association (NHSA) website, http://www.nhsa.org/,  has provided me with various resources like news and advocacy in the field of early childhood development as well as informed me of services that are beneficial to the children and families I serve or will serve.  In addition, the NHSA website also has provided me with current research information that has been very valuable in my career as an early childhood professional due to being able to reference various materials that address individual needs of children and families I work with.

The NHSA provides disaster relief for children and their families who are victims of a natural disaster.   When I found out this information, I felt confirmed that this was a great organization that keeps children and their families best interest in mind regardless of their lack of income.  In addition, the last few weeks of class, I have gained more knowledge about the issue of poverty and how it effects the development of children.  The NHSA is contributing to better the quality of life for children who are not as fortunate which ultimately will give the tools needed to increase their socioeconomic status as adults.   

The NHSA website has added to my understanding of how economists, neuroscientists, politicians support the early childhood field by providing me with validated research that has the support of many policymakers and stakeholders due to the fact that NHSA being a creditable source for information about early childhood development.  

The NHSA has provided me with new insight about issues and trends in the field of early childhood development through the various conferences they host that focus on various issues and trends occurring in society today that are effecting the development of children.  After finding this information on the website I was influenced to register for a local conference that focuses on the importance of building relationships.