How Dental Hygienists Can Improve Oral Health for Head Start Participants
Find out how dental hygienists can work in partnership with Head Start programs to improve oral health for enrolled children and expectant families.
Health Care Providers
These resources are designed for health care providers who work with Head Start programs, children, and families. Health, mental health, and oral health providers and consultants in the areas of health, mental health, nutrition, and safety can use the materials to support their work with early childhood programs.
These resources can also help Head Start programs strengthen their relationships with health care providers in their communities.
How Dentists Can Improve Oral Health for Head Start Participants
Learn how dentists can work in partnership with Head Start programs to improve oral health for enrolled children and expectant families.
How Medical Providers Can Help Improve Oral Health for Head Start Participants
See how medical providers like physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, and physician assistants can work in partnership with Head Start programs to improve oral health for enrolled children and expectant families.
Recommendations for Designing a State Child Care Health Consultant Registry
Find out how to develop a Child Care Health Consultant (CCHC) registry. Learn about the registry’s purpose and components. Explore ways states can add a registry to an existing professional development system.
Child Care Health Consultant Competencies
Review the skills and expertise of child care health consultants (CCHCs) who work with early care and education programs across settings to serve children ages birth to 5 and their families.
The Medical Home and Head Start Working Together
Learn about the medical home and why it's important to connect families so their child can receive continuous, accessible medical care.