News | Step Forward

Jaiona and Malik pose with their three children.

Forward Futures: Meet Jaiona and Malik

When Jaiona was pregnant with her first child, she and her partner, Malik, began researching early childhood education programs. They wanted more than a place for her children to spend the day. They…

Muhammad standing in a Head Start classroom

Forward Futures: Meet Muhammad

For Muhammad, supporting his children's education has always been a priority. As a father of five, he understands the value of giving children a strong start, which is why Head Start has been a part…

Rhonda and her dog sitting in their car at a HEAP air conditioner distribution

Forward Futures: Meet Rhonda

For Rhonda, life has been shaped by health challenges that limit her ability to work. Living with heart disease, diabetes, and the effects of a stroke, she relies on disability income, which makes it…

Forward Futures: Meet Cherie

My journey with Head Start began when my daughter aged out of the Help Me Grow program. She was diagnosed with a speech delay and completed their program. At that time, Head Start was…

Forward Futures: Meet Alyssa

Alyssa first heard about Head Start at a community baby shower. At the time, she didn’t know much about the program, but she knew she wanted to set up her son, Elijah, for success.When Elijah started…

Forward Futures: Meet Jill and Twila

For more than 20 years, Jill and Twila have shared a friendship rooted in compassion and service. They first met at church and quickly bonded over their shared desire to help others. Together,…

Media Contacts

For media inquiries, interview opportunities, or if you need an expert, please reach out to us by phone or email.

Angela Graves
VP of Communications and Outreach
(216) 696-9077 ext. 294