The Public Policy Forum (PPF) is our annual event to inform and educate our Migrant & Seasonal Head Start members on the latest policy issues impacting our community and to inspire them to make their voices heard. We truly believe our best advocates are our MSHS parents, staff, and directors. The PPF invites them to the nation’s capital where they will learn from policy experts in a range of issues, including early childhood education policy, budgetary policy, farmworker advocacy, and K-12 and higher education policy. With this basis of knowledge, our MSHS members will be ready to make their voices heard and advocate on behalf of the MSHS communities across the country in the (virtual) halls of Congress.
Hill Visit Prep
For members that cannot attend in-person but would still like to advocate in MSHS Advocacy Month in our virtual Hill Meetings, we are offering a one-day Hill Visit Prep on Thursday, June 16. This will include sessions on advocacy, how to tell your story, and understanding NMSHSA’s FY23 Ask.
We will give members the necessary information and tools to be the best advocates in our MSHS Advocacy Month. Materials will be provided virtually.
Hill Visit Prep will be available virtually for those that register for the full PPF. Those that cannot attend in-person in Washington, DC will be charged a discounted price of $199 for Hill Visit Prep. We request you register for either the PPF or the Hill Visit Prep to attend MSHS Advocacy Month.
Note about COVID-19 Precautions
We care deeply about the health and well-being of attendees, speakers, guests, volunteers, staff, and all who will join us for the upcoming 2022 NMSHSA Public Policy Forum being held in Washington, DC, on June 13, 2022. NMSHSA has been clear that the safety of those attending is of paramount importance. As such:
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COVID Vaccination is required for all in-person attendees at the Public Policy Forum. There is still time to receive the COVID vaccination before arriving on site. We strongly urge the entire MSHS community to get vaccinated. If you have concerns about the vaccine, please talk to your doctor.
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Masks will be required in all Public Policy Forum venues. Maskswill be provided on-site to all attendees. Exceptions will be made for wellness institute speakers while they are presenting during workshops or plenary sessions. Please note that items like gaiters, scarves, face shields, and kerchiefs will not be considered masks.
