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Head Start Awareness Month Digital Toolkit

Use this social media toolkit to spread the word about the important work Head Start programs do to support America's children and families.

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FY 2023 Head Start Monitoring Protocols

Explore the instruments used to gather information to assess core performance areas of Head Start grant recipients.

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Improving Workforce Compensation, Wellness, and Career Advancement

Check out this webinar to learn about strategies to strengthen the Head Start workforce through improved career advancement and staff wellness.

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About Head Start

The Office of Head Start (OHS) helps young children from low-income families prepare to succeed in school through local programs. Head Start and Early Head Start programs promote children's development through services that support early learning, health, and family well-being.

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How to Apply

Review the steps to apply for a Head Start Program.

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Videos & Webinars

Discipline and the Influence of Our Upbringing
Oct 03, 2022
Prioritizing Staff Wellness in Unprecedented Times: Coming Full Circle
Oct 03, 2022
Introduction to Active Supervision
Sep 30, 2022
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News & Policies

Reporting Child Health and Safety Incidents
Sep 23, 2022
Head Start Mask Announcement
Sep 16, 2022
HHS Acts to Support Increased Compensation for Early Childhood Educators and Announces $300 Million in New Early Childhood Funding
Sep 14, 2022
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