👋 Calling all Head Start and CAP agencies! Make the switch to GoEngage or Contact Sales: +1 (800) 473-4780

👋 Calling all Head Start and CAP agencies! Make the switch to GoEngage or Contact Sales: +1 (800) 473-4780

👋 Calling all Head Start and CAP agencies! Make the switch to GoEngage or Contact Sales: +1 (800) 473-4780

Industry Insights, Head Start

Industry Insights, Head Start

Industry Insights, Head Start

Stop Overpaying for Software—Save Money by Switching to GoEngage

Mar 26, 2025

Stop Overpaying for Software—Save Money by Switching to GoEngage

Head Start budgets are shrinking, and ChildPlus prices are rising. Are you overpaying for software that doesn’t serve your needs?

Most Head Start programs that switch to GoEngage from ChildPlus save an average of 20%—without sacrificing compliance, reporting, or family engagement tools.*

How Much Are You Overpaying?

1️⃣ Software Costs Have Gone Up—But Your Budget Hasn’t

With rising operational costs, every dollar counts—yet ChildPlus has continued to raise prices, forcing programs to stretch their budgets even further.

Many agencies are now paying for features they don’t use or are locked into pricing models that don’t match their program size.

With GoEngage’s flexible, child-based pricing, you only pay for what you need—no extra fees, no hidden costs, and no unnecessary add-ons. Programs that switch to GoEngage report significant savings while maintaining all essential features.

2️⃣ Inefficient Software Wastes Time & Money

When staff spends hours manually tracking family engagement, submitting reports, or managing compliance due to cumbersome software, that’s money lost on staff time.

GoEngage is built to save time and increase efficiency, allowing your team to:

  • Automate reporting—Generate PIR and compliance reports with one click

  • Streamline family communication—Send bulk texts, emails, and app notifications instantly

  • Simplify data tracking—No more redundant paperwork or duplicate entries

If your software isn’t helping your team do more with less, it’s costing you more than you think.

3️⃣ Every Month You Wait, You Lose More

Every month you stay with an overpriced or inefficient system, you’re paying more than you need to. That money could be:

  • Reallocated to staff salaries, training, or direct classroom resources

  • Used to enhance family engagement programs

  • Invested in additional support services for children and families

Switching to GoEngage doesn’t just cut costs—it maximizes impact.

Now Is the Time to Cut Costs—Without Cutting Quality

Want to see exactly how much your program could save?

📅 Schedule a Demo Today

*Disclaimer: Actual savings will vary by agency and depend on program size, selected features, and individual contract terms. GoEngage pricing is based on the number of enrolled participants, ensuring a flexible and cost-effective solution tailored to your agency’s needs.

Explore these helpful articles to support your planning and ensure a smooth transition to GoEngage.

  1. Switching to GoEngage in Winter or Spring: 6 Easy Phases

  2. Head Start Budgets Are Tight—Here’s Where to Cut Costs Without Cutting Impact

  3. 6 Ways GoEngage Helps Your Team Work Smarter, Not Harder

  4. Comprehensive Guide to Planning a Successful Software Transition

Check out what some of our users are saying about GoEngage!

Jose Martinez: Head Start Solutions Advisor

Since 2012, Jose Martinez has guided Head Start agencies through seamless software transitions. With over a decade of experience on platforms like ChildPlus, COPA, Learning Genie, and GoEngage, he deeply understands the unique needs of Head Start programs.

Starting as a Head Start parent and volunteer, Jose’s dedication led to roles on the Policy Council, as a translator, and eventually as a site supervisor. Today, he leverages his technical expertise and program experience to help agencies transition with confidence and achieve operational success.

GoEngage is the #1 alternative to Head Start Software like ChildPlus.

Get your GoEngage up and running

👋Chat with Solutions Advisor Jose, a former Head Start Parent and Center Supervisor

Get your GoEngage up and running

👋Chat with Solutions Advisor Jose, a former Head Start Parent and Center Supervisor

Get your GoEngage up and running

👋Chat with Solutions Advisor Jose, a former Head Start Parent and Center Supervisor

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