Head Start Mask Announcement
In the near future, the Administration for Children and Families intends to publish a final rule to formally remove the requirement for masking in Head Start programs.
In the near future, the Administration for Children and Families intends to publish a final rule to formally remove the requirement for masking in Head Start programs.
The Office of Head Start hosted this webinar to provide grantees with information and resources to support their work with children, families, and staff affected by Hurricane Sandy. It focuses on the importance of integrating mental health support after a traumatic event. The webinar also discusses guidance on service enhancements that support children, families, and staff after traumatic events.
I Am Moving, I Am Learning (IMIL) is an initiative of the Office of Head Start designed by Region III to address the increase in childhood obesity among Head Start children. The video summarizes IMIL goals of increasing physical activity, improving the quality of movement, and encouraging healthy food choices.
Join the third webinar in the five-part Head Start Forward series to discover mental health and staff wellness resources and strategies including guidance around trauma-informed approaches, staff wellness, sensitive conversations with families, and social and emotional development.
Check out these resources to learn more about the requirement that Head Start programs have an evidence-based COVID-19 mitigation policy.
The fifth episode in the Office of Head Start Collaborating Actively in Meaningful Planning (CAMP) Series addresses questions and concerns about Subpart D – Health Program Services, 45 CFR §1302.
View this webinar to learn more about the most up to date COVID-19 health and safety information as well as strategies for increasing pediatric vaccination uptake.
Watch this video to hear program leaders talk about how they have developed and implemented policies to support staff with the COVID-19 vaccine requirement.
Watch this video to hear from Dr. Futrell, director of the Office of Head Start, as she addresses President Biden’s strategic plan to combat the variants of the COVID-19 pandemic through staff vaccination.
This tip sheet provides guidance to help minimize the risk of COVID-19 transmission when performing hearing screening in Head Start programs.
Last Updated: October 5, 2017