Child Recruitment Toolkit

Welcome to the Child/Family Recruitment Toolkit! Please use it to support your Recruitment efforts via social media. A title, text, and the graphic will be included with each suggested post. There are spaces for you to include your individual program's name and website URL.

In this toolkit, you will find: 

  1. 13 Facebook graphics and 13 Instagram graphics and links to download graphics

  2. Accompanying post text for each graphic *Text may be used as-is, or customized, using a specific program’s name and website url (Please read post text carefully as there are options in brackets)

  3. A link to the Early Head Start YouTube video, great for sharing on your social channels.

Scroll down the page to find the downloadable Facebook and Instagram graphics, and either may also be used for Twitter. If you have questions about using this toolkit, please reach out to  Jasmine Milum at jasmine.milum@sparkspacecreative.com 

Toolkit Trainings:

Google Tools for Recruiting

Google offers grantees the chance to serve enrollment messages/ads directly to parents and caregivers focused in ZIP codes that are a priority for your service area. We’ll review a Google-recommended, hyper-local strategy and share cost estimates for grantees who want to consider using Google to grow enrollment. Topics include targeting, geography, map searches, display ads and pay-per-click ads. 

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Access Passcode: Ohsai4.16.21

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Social Media Recruiting Toolkit 101

Curating and scheduling successful social media posts
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Access Passcode: Ohsai4.22.21

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Social Media Recruiting Toolkit 201
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Access Passcode: M4n.i@bx

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Helpful Links

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Spark Space Creative recruiting tools 

Child/Family Recruitment Toolkit

YOUR CHILD DESERVES THE BEST!

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Head Start teachers will consider your child’s individual needs and abilities in order to best support his/her progress toward these goals, always with respect to your child’s home language. We believe that children learn best through playing with materials that actively engage them. Through hands-on activities and opportunities to explore, both indoors and out, children will better understand their bodies, their environment, and their role in it. Enroll today! Find a Location [or use your LOCATION URL] #headstartstrong #headstarthelps #headstartworks #buildingbrightfutures

ENROLL IN HEAD START TODAY!

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It's not too late to start Preschool! Sign up today! Your child deserves a strong start and [Location name] can help. Find a location close to you by visiting the link.
About Head Start: Head Start is the most successful, longest-running, national school readiness program in the United States. The program is child-centered, family focused, comprehensive and community-based. Head Start provides comprehensive education, health, nutrition, dental, mental health, social services and parent engagement opportunities to income eligible, children with special needs, and at-risk children and their families. Find a Location [or use your LOCATION URL]  #headstartstrong #headstarthelps #headstartworks #buildingbrightfutures

SAFETY
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Every parent wants what’s best for their child. (Head Start) [Location Name], is a safe and nurturing environment for children. Classrooms are staffed with teachers, assistant teachers and other staff to ensure children get adequate, individual attention throughout the day. Find a Location [or use your LOCATION URL]  #headstartstrong #headstarthelps #headstartworks #buildingbrightfutures


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Head Start brings comprehensive education, health, nutrition, dental, mental health, social services, and parent engagement opportunities to children with special needs, and at-risk children and their families. If this sounds like the right place for you, visit employment opportunities at [location url].


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Interested in becoming an Early Childhood Educator? [Location name] staff play a critical role in the success of the children and families we serve in our community. Make a difference with a rewarding career. Visit [Location url] for employment opportunities.


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Head Start offers a unique environment for educators and students. By providing family-style meals and comfortable couches, chairs, and mats for sitting, our warm setting allows children to feel confident, safe, and at home. In this secure and engaging environment, they can begin to master the skills necessary for learning in kindergarten. Be part of the Head Start family, visit https://www.ohsai.org/employment.php to find your next job!

Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding career opportunity? Do you want to work with great people and be part of a work family, at a place where you are valued and have a supportive management team? You will find this at [Location name]. Apply today at [location url].


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[Location name] is hiring for [positions]. Join our work family and make a difference in the lives of children and families. Visit [Location url] to apply today!


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Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Looking for good pay, comprehensive benefits, and supportive managers? You'll be working with great people in a true team atmosphere at [Location]. Find out about available career opportunities at [location url].

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Do you have a passion for helping children and families succeed? Looking for job security and career growth? You will find this, and more, with [Location name]. Make a difference doing work you will love. Go to [location url] to apply today!

Youtube link to Early Head Start video & sample text. 

https://youtu.be/E1V0_P5My2s
Early Head Start provides early learning to children while their parents work. Serving moms and babies under age three, teachers and home visitors educate families about the importance of health checkups, good nutrition, and promoting social emotional skills. Contact [Location] at [Location url and phone number]. #headstartstrong #headstarthelps #headstartworks #buildingbrightfutures 

Youtube link to Head Start Parent Voices video & sample text. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFxdHnNOkcs  
Head Start prepares children for school and life, and it also changes lives for families. Hear from parents in their own voices and consider what Head Start could do for you. Contact [Location] at [Location url and phone number]. #headstartstrong #headstarthelps #headstartworks #buildingbrightfutures 

Notes: 

Find a Location links to https://www.memberleap.com/members/directory/search_bootstrap.php?org_id=OHSA


Suggested hashtags: #headstartstrong #headstarthelps #headstartworks #buildingbrightfutures


Facebook or Instagram graphics will also work for twitter


Please tag:
Ohio Head Start Association

Facebook: @headstartohio 

Instagram: Ohio Head Start

twitter: @OhioHeadStart


If you have questions about how to use this toolkit, or the promotion of recruiting for your program, please contact Jasmine Milum at jasmine.milum@sparkspacecreative.com