Last Updated: November 27, 2017
Office of Head Start Blog
Child Tax Credit: Dear Colleague Letter
By ACF Leadership
The Child Tax Credit in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARP), signed into legislation by the Biden-Harris Administration, provides the largest Child Tax Credit ever to America’s working families.
Celebrate Head Start’s 56th Birthday!
By Dr. Bernadine Futrell
Dr. Futrell, talks about how the Head Start program’s historic role has and continues to offer life-changing opportunities to children and parents.
Introducing the Head Start Forward Campaign
By Dr. Bernadine Futrell
Dr. Bernadine Futrell, director of the Office of Head Start, announces the launch of the Head Start Forward campaign. This initiative will bring programs together and help them prepare for the 2021–2022 program year.
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.