The letters that make the most impact are the letters that write to thank members for supporting certain programs, especially letters that tell a story about how the program has worked for the person writing the letter. They especially pay attention to letters from constituents, people in their district. When legislators receive letters from constituents, they pay attention. Parents, teachers and administrators can all relate stories on how much Head Start means to those we serve. Administrators can speak to the success of their programs and the children Head Start has helped.
Teachers can tell of students who went on to be successful in academics and outstanding citizens.
Parents can tell what remarkable changes they have seen in their children, and what it has meant to their own lives since their children started attending Head Start. We need to place names and faces on Head Start and let officials know how important Head Start is to the community, and how additional funding will help Head Start serve more children. With the emphasis that the president is placing on having children ready to read by the time they start kindergarten, it is important that we let congress know of the successes realized by Head Start in Michigan. Things to remember when writing letters Include your return address. Be sure to let the official know you are from their district.