Child Safety
It is important to address ways to reduce risk for accidents, injuries, and maltreatment in group environments. Watch this video series to learn strategies to keep children safe in early education settings.
Everyone who works in a Head Start program is a mandated reporter. Reporting suspected child abuse and neglect can protect children and help connect them to support services. Use these resources to learn more about child abuse and neglect, how to safely submit a report, and to find training opportunities.
It is important to address ways to reduce risk for accidents, injuries, and maltreatment in group environments. Watch this video series to learn strategies to keep children safe in early education settings.
In this overview, learn about the importance of community partnerships with child welfare agencies for program leaders and staff.
Explore this series to learn how programs can build effective partnerships with child welfare agencies to benefit young children and families.
Explore this resource to learn ways to build effective, engaged, and collaborative relationships with child welfare agencies to strengthen family well-being.
Explore ways to partner with families when there is child welfare agency involvement. Find out how to use both a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach to build trusting relationships with families.
Learn ways to help infant caregivers and families recognize the signs and symptoms of head trauma, manage stress, and prevent abuse.