March Edition of GoEngage Brew: What’s Brewing This Month?
March is a month of recognition, celebration, and planning ahead—from honoring the incredible women and social workers in Head Start to promoting healthy nutrition habits and preparing for a seamless data management transition.
At GoEngage, we are here to help you simplify administrative burdens so you can focus on what matters most: serving children and families.
Let’s dive into what’s brewing this month! ☕👇
GoEngage Tips for March
Tip 1: Maximize Recruitment Success with the Recruitment POP Dashboard
The Recruitment POP Dashboard is a game-changer during recruitment season! It offers real-time data to help teams track applications, manage enrollment, and ensure outreach efforts are reaching the right families.
Monitor Enrollment Trends – Quickly see which locations need more applicants and which are over capacity.
Identify Recruitment Gaps – Track pending applications and waitlists to streamline follow-ups.
Ensure Compliance – Stay on top of IEP/IFSP percentages and eligibility categories.
Target the Right Families – Use demographic insights to focus outreach on underserved groups.
Adapt in Real Time – Adjust strategies based on up-to-date numbers to meet enrollment goals.
With this POP Dashboard, your team can work smarter, not harder, ensuring every child who needs a Head Start spot gets one!
Tip 2: Simplify Enrollment with our Digital Tools
Make the enrollment process faster and easier for families by leveraging digital tools! Here’s how:
Pre-Applications (Online Applications) – Use the standard template or customize your own to streamline initial interest collection.
QR Codes for Easy Access – Generate QR codes for flyers and social media, directing parents straight to the application.
Parent Portal Setup – Invite parents to complete the full application online for a seamless process.
Document Requests Made Simple – Easily collect required documents digitally, reducing delays. Learn more about how GoEngage streamlines your document collection processes during your ERSEA processes.
Note: Staff can reject documents not meeting requirements, and GoEngage automatically notifies the parent with a link to quickly upload a revised version—keeping the process smooth and hassle-free.
E-Signatures for Convenience – Allow parents to sign important forms electronically to speed up approvals.
By integrating these tools, your team can enhance accessibility, improve efficiency, and enroll families faster!
Tip 3: Understanding the New Housing Adjustment for Head Start Eligibility
Did you know? Families who spend more than 30% of their gross income on housing may now qualify for Head Start under the new OHS eligibility guidelines! This update recognizes that high housing costs impact a family's financial flexibility.
To help programs easily apply this adjustment, GoEngage added a new Housing Cost Calculator in November of 2024, which allows agencies to:
Automatically calculate adjusted income based on excessive housing costs
Provide color-coded eligibility tags for quick decision-making
Allow document uploads for verification
Stay ahead of compliance changes! Make sure your team is ready to leverage this update in GoEngage to simplify eligibility determination.
Have questions? Reach out to us for more details! Check out our blog for more details.
Using GoEngage? Need help with implementing these tips? Contact us for your support and training needs!
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March Awareness
🥦 National Nutrition Month: Supporting Healthy Choices with GoEngage
Good nutrition is the foundation of lifelong health, and Head Start programs play a crucial role in ensuring children have access to nutritious meals and families receive the guidance they need to build healthy habits.
How GoEngage Supports Nutrition Tracking:
Nutrition Manager’s Headquarters – A centralized hub for managing nutrition concerns in one place. Easily track children flagged for concerns from their nutrition assessment, abnormal BMI, blood count, and lead test.
Comprehensive Reporting & Alerts – Generate reports for:
Children with Allergies
Allergies, Medications, Conditions & Individual Health Plans (IHPs)
Nutrition Screening Service Process Report
Nutrition Screening and Service Summary Report
And more
Mass Communication Tools – Quickly send letters, emails, texts, or surveys using Quick Forms to families with flagged nutrition concerns. Document service notes or create internal/external referrals, to ensure families receive the support they need.
Meal Tracking – Easily monitor and log meal participation, ensuring compliance with nutrition guidelines.
Dietary Restrictions Management – Maintain accurate records of allergies, special diets, and food preferences.
Family Education & Engagement – Share nutrition resources, meal plans, and healthy eating tips directly with families through GoEngage.
💡 Take Action: This month, consider using your GoEngage platform to send out nutrition tips, meal-planning guides, or local food resources to the families you serve. Small steps can make a big difference in community health!
Want to learn more about how GoEngage can streamline your nutrition tracking? Request a Demo Today!
👩🏫 Women's History Month: Honoring the Women of Head Start
Head Start has long been shaped by the dedication, leadership, and unwavering commitment of women. With over 90% of the Head Start workforce being female, this month is an opportunity to celebrate the educators, leaders, and advocates who make a lasting impact on children and families every day.
🌟 To all the women in Head Start—thank you for your passion, resilience, and service! 🌟
💬 Join the Conversation: Who is a woman in Head Start that inspires you? Share your stories and shoutouts on social media and tag us - we’d love to celebrate with you!
#WomenOfHeadStart #MakingHistoryEveryDay
💙 National Professional Social Work Month: Thank You, Head Start Social Workers!
Social workers are the heart and soul of Head Start, working tirelessly to support children, families, and communities in need. Whether it’s connecting families to resources, advocating for services, or providing emotional support, their work changes lives every day.
✨ To all the social workers in Head Start—your compassion, dedication, and advocacy do not go unnoticed. We appreciate you! ✨
Want to recognize a Head Start social worker in your community? Give them a shoutout and tag them on social media! #HeadStartHeroes
Simplifying Administrative Burdens with GoEngage
We get it—managing data, compliance, and reporting can be overwhelming. That’s why GoEngage is designed to reduce administrative tasks so you can focus on helping children and families thrive.
🔹 Customizable Role-Based Access: Assign staff the exact access they need—nothing more, nothing less. Learn more about Role-Based Access Control in our latest blog post.
🔹 Automated Reports & Compliance Tools: Spend less time on spreadsheets and more time serving families.
🔹 Streamlined Family Engagement: Easily communicate with families, track services, and ensure follow-ups happen.
💡 Ready to lighten your administrative load? Let’s talk about how GoEngage can save you time and reduce stress. Book a Demo Today!
📊 Not Using GoEngage Yet? Now is the Time to Plan Your Data Transition!
If your current system is expensive, outdated, or making data management harder than it should be, now is the perfect time to plan your transition to a Head Start-friendly solution.
With GoEngage, you can:
Save Time: Automate workflows and reduce paperwork.
Ensure Compliance: Stay ahead of FERPA, HIPAA, and HSPPS regulations.
Improve Decision-Making: Get real-time insights to support families more effectively.
Still on the fence? Discover why agencies are making the switch:
Common Challenges of PIR Reporting—And How GoEngage Solves Them
Switching to GoEngage is Easier Than You Think—Insights from an Industry Veteran
A smooth transition takes planning—let’s start the conversation today! Contact us to explore how GoEngage can streamline your data management.
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From Paper to Paperless: How One Agency Transformed Enrollment with GoEngage!
Discover how a Head Start program streamlined document collection, improved compliance, and saved valuable staff time by switching to GoEngage.
Read their story here: From Paper to Paperless
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📖 Explore more customer success stories: See how agencies like yours are thriving with GoEngage
Upcoming Workshops
Child & Family Development Workshop
Learn how to manage developmental milestones, family engagement, and outcomes reporting to enhance child and family success, aligned with Head Start Standards 1302 Subpart C and E.
When: April 22-24
Where: TBD
👉 Register Now - Registration closes April 8!
PIR Workshop - Virtual
Gain skills to effectively use GoEngage’s data management tools for the PIR that aligned with Head Start Standards 1302 Subpart J on Program Management and Quality Improvement.
When: May 6-7
Where: VIRTUAL
👉 Register Now - Registration closes April 29!
In-Kind & Governance Workshop - Virtual
Offers tools and strategies for accurately tracking in-kind contributions and enhancing governance practices in alignment with Head Start Standards 1301.3, 1301.4, and 1303.4.
When: July 15-16
Where: VIRTUAL
👉 Register Now - Registration closes July 8!
📚 Need Additional Training? We’ve Got You Covered!
If you need more in-depth training beyond our workshops, we offer customized solutions to fit your agency’s needs. Whether it’s on-demand learning, virtual sessions, or hands-on onsite training, we’re here to help!
Our Training Options Include:
On-Demand Video Library – Learn at your own pace.
Live Virtual Training – Tailored sessions for your team.
On-Site Training – In-person, expert-led training at your location.
Consulting – In-person or virtual options to work with a Head Start expert.
Let’s ensure your team is equipped to finish the school year strong or start the next one with confidence! Contact us today to find the perfect training solution for your agency.
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Latest Blog Articles You Don’t Want to Miss!
Stay informed with our latest insights on Head Start, family engagement, and data management. Check out these must-read articles:
Supporting Mental Health in Head Start – Explore strategies to promote well-being for children, families, and staff.
4 Ways GoEngage Makes Family Engagement Easier & More Effective – Discover how digital tools can enhance communication and strengthen family partnerships.
3 Hidden Costs of ChildPlus – Why Paying More Doesn’t Mean Getting More – Uncover the true costs of your data management system and why switching to GoEngage makes sense.
💡 Which topic interests you the most? Reply and let us know what you'd like us to cover next!
💡 Not Using GoEngage-Take the Next Step!
Learn how GoEngage can streamline your program management, improve compliance, and empower your team to deliver exceptional service to families.
📢 That’s a Wrap for This Month’s Brew!
From celebrating our incredible women and social workers to promoting healthy eating and streamlining your agency’s operations, March is a time for growth and appreciation.
Until next month,
The GoEngage Team
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Stacy Lewis: Senior Director of Business Development at Cleverex Systems
Stacy Lewis is the Senior Director of Business Development at Cleverex Systems, the creator of GoEngage. A trusted leader in the Head Start software space since 2001, Stacy brings over 24 years of experience, including key roles at ChildPlus, KinderSystems (COPA and California subsidy products), and Learning Genie, before joining GoEngage.
Throughout her career, Stacy has helped countless agencies optimize operations, enhance family engagement, and achieve compliance with federal and state standards. Her extensive industry knowledge and commitment to innovation continue to drive transformative solutions that empower Head Start programs to better serve children and families.
