Impact of Substance Use on Children and Families
Learn about the effects of opioids on exposed infants and children. Find out how Head Start programs can support children and families impacted by opioid and other substance use disorders.
Mental Health
Head Start programs support the mental health of children, families, and staff every day. Early childhood mental health is the same as social and emotional well-being. It is a child’s developing capacity to express and regulate emotions, form trusting relationships, explore, and learn—all in the cultural context of family and community. The mental health of children and the adults that care for them is essential for school readiness.
Head Start and the Opioid Crisis
Learn ways Head Start can support families impacted by substance use. Find out how programs collaborate with city and state agencies, doctors, and schools to create a network of resources for families.
Supporting Caregivers Affected by Substance Use Disorders
In this series of videos, learn ways Head Start can support families impacted by opioid and substance use. Find out how programs can support staff who may need help caring for themselves as they care for others.
Substance Use Disorders: Head Start Success Stories
In this series of videos, explore stories from three Head Start families affected by opioid and substance use. Discover how Head Start provided support on their journeys to recovery.