Promoting Oral Health for Adults
A healthy mouth is important for adults’ overall health and well-being. When adults have a healthy mouth, they can speak clearly, eat healthy foods, look healthy, and feel good about themselves.
Family Well-being
This resource collection highlights the importance of helping families succeed to promote positive child outcomes. Families thrive when they are safe and healthy, have opportunities for educational advancement and economic mobility, and have access to family support services. In the Parent, Family, and Community Engagement Framework, Family Well-being is one of the seven family outcomes that affect child outcomes.
Strengthening Family Well-Being Through Engaged Community Partnerships
In this first webinar, hear about innovative examples of Head Start programs and community organizations joining forces to strengthen family well-being.
Strategies to Support Families Who May Be Experiencing Domestic Violence
Programs can use this resource to learn more about working with families and children who may be experiencing violence.
Supporting Families in Uncertain Times: Social Media Messages
Programs can use this set of positive social media messages as a way to provide virtual support to parents and families.
Twelve Ways Parents Can Help Young Children Who Have Experienced Domestic Violence Heal
Raising children can be hard for parents. It may be even harder when a family has experienced domestic violence. Use this resource to help parents build a connection with their child and help them to feel loved.
Implementing Universal Education Strategies on Domestic Violence in Head Start Programs
Learn more about universal education strategies to prevent and respond to domestic violence.
Preventing and Responding to Domestic Violence
Domestic violence can have long-term effects on children and families. Learn ways Head Start programs help families overcome the stress and trauma of domestic violence to heal and thrive.
Families Thrive, Zero to Five Safety Card
Explore this educational card to learn what makes a healthy relationship. Learn more about relationship safety and supportive resources.
Family Well-being: Strategies to Support Family Safety, Health, and Financial Stability
Safety, health, and financial stability are key to family well-being. Explore ways program staff can promote and support family well-being.
Facilitating a Referral for Mental Health Services for Children and Their Families
Head Start program staff are required to work in partnership with families to ensure they have access to any needed mental health services. This brief is designed to: (1) provide guidance for Head Start program staff to identify mental health providers who best meet a family's needs, culture, and personality, and (2) offer ideas to overcome access barriers.