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Head Start Heals Campaign

Find ways to effectively work with mental health consultants, address challenging behaviors, and have difficult conversations with families.

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Responding to COVID-19

Learn the steps Head Start and Early Head Start programs should take to prevent the introduction and spread of coronavirus among their staff, children, and families.

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Happy 55th Birthday, Head Start!

Dr. B celebrates the origins and successes of Head Start, and wishes a happy 25th birthday to Early Head Start. She also introduces the #MyHeadStartStory campaign. 

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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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Review the steps to apply for a Head Start program.

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Substance Misuse During Pregnancy

Substance misuse can cause serious problems for both a pregnant woman and her baby. Home visitors are in a unique position to identify substance misuse and share resources.

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Quality Funding to Support Children and Families Impacted by Trauma

Watch our webinar for an overview of this FY 2020 Head Start funding opportunity.

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Counting Young Children in the 2020 Census

It's time for the 2020 U.S. Census. Help your state receive its share of billions of federal dollars for community resources.

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