New Castle County Head Start, Inc. Parent Represents Delaware with Distinction at Strolling Thunder
Samantha Clark, a New Castle County Head Start, Inc. (NCCHS) parent and staff member and a dedicated advocate for children and families, proudly served as the 2023 Strolling Thunder representative from Delaware during the event organized by Zero to Three in Washington, D.C. last June.
Samantha and her family were selected from a pool of applicants to join forces with representatives from all 50 states and advocates from across the nation to champion the rights and support of families with young children.
During the event in the nation’s capital, Samantha and her family had the unique opportunity to meet with state representatives and engage in meaningful discussions about the importance of providing essential support to families with young children. Advocacy efforts focused on a range of issues, including early childhood education, family support, paid leave, mental health, and other crucial aspects that ensure all babies and toddlers have a strong start in life.
“Being a part of Strolling Thunder 2023 was an incredible opportunity to advocate for the well-being of children in Delaware and across the United States. My discussions with state representatives highlighted the importance of investing in Early Head Start. I am honored to have been a part of this vital conversation,” reflects NCCHS parent Samantha Clark.
About Samantha Clark:
After their difficult childhoods, Samantha and her husband, Drew, are committed to doing better for their children. Since enrolling in Early Head Start, Samantha has signed up for every opportunity, becoming involved in leadership and learning as much as possible about her children’s development and NCCHS.
She has also developed a passion for early childhood education and is now employed as a family advocate at NCCHS. Samantha knows that early childhood education is crucial to a child’s brain development and wants every eligible child and family to have access to Early Head Start services.
