Last Updated: November 27, 2017
Office of Head Start Blog
The American Families Plan: A Letter from the Director
By Dr. Bernadine Futrell
Dr. Futrell addresses the Head Start community about President Biden's American Families Plan announcement.
Outside Time and Beyond: How to Include Outdoor Learning and Play in Your Daily Classroom or Family Child Care Routine
By Amanda Bryans
With indoor movement limited, spending more time outside is more important than ever. Being outside reduces the likelihood of disease transmission.
What School Systems Can Learn from Head Start About Family Engagement
By Dr. Deborah Bergeron
Learn how Head Start's best practices for parent and family engagement can help K–12 school systems partner with families in their communities.
Getting Outside When You Are Learning at Home
By Amanda Bryans
Parents and caregivers are struggling to support children's virtual learning. Discover what you can do outside during your daily virtual learning schedule with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
Early Head Start Supports Children and Families
By Sarah Merrill
The mission of Early Head Start (EHS) is to provide family-centered services designed to promote children’s development and empower parents in fulfilling their parental role as they move toward self-sufficiency.
Responding to Food Insecurity During the COVID-19 Pandemic
By Dr. Deborah Bergeron
Food insecurity has worsened during the pandemic. Head Start and Early Head Start programs are encouraged to continue being creative and innovative in meeting children’s nutritional needs.
Early Head Start Is a Community Approach
By Sarah Merrill
Ongoing engagement with community partners is key to the success of Early Head Start (EHS) programs. EHS programs leverage existing local resources and collaborate with community organizations.
The Great Outdoors
By Amanda Bryans
During the COVID-19 pandemic, children and educators who are tired of limited movement inside classrooms can be invigorated by spending full days or parts of the day learning outside.