Information Memorandum (ACF-IM-HS-09-08)
Program Instruction (ACF-PI-HS-09-09)
This guide was developed to help health coordinators provide quality health services to Head Start families. It includes resources that are supported by the Head Start Program Performance Standards.
The Office of Head Start has just posted a list of Head Start Expansion Awards under ARRA and 2009 Appropriations.
The Office of Head Start FY 2010 Monitoring Protocol is now available for download. You may also review the companion Monitoring Guide and the first quarter grantee webcast.
Head Start and Early Head Start programs provide services to children birth to age five. This guide offers information on the Head Start and Early Head Start application process.
A Head Start on Picturing America introduces artworks to families. The Resource Guide encourages children to interact with artworks, while a video shows a Family Night at the Museum event.
Early childhood programs face the challenge of preparing for emergencies such as winter storms and other natural disasters. This resource offers tips sheets and guidance on extreme weather conditions.
This on-demand Webcast began a year-long series of activities intended to help programs support the healthy development and learning of DLLs.
Discover the importance of relationships to a child's development and explore resources that help programs improve mental health services.
The Office of Head Start is offering an on-demand presentation of its Webcast discussion on the regionally-based trainings conducted on the CLASS instrument.
View the Office of Head Start's on-demand webcast discussion on converting Head Start slots to Early Head Start slots.
Administration for Children and Families
Office of Head Start (OHS)
8th Floor Portal Building
Washington, DC 20024
Department of Health
and Human Services
