iLookout for Child Abuse: A Mandated Reporter Training for Head Start Staff
Watch this webinar to learn how to protect vulnerable children and support at-risk families.
Watch this webinar to learn how to protect vulnerable children and support at-risk families.
Everyone who works in Head Start and Early Head Start programs is a mandated reporter of suspected child abuse and neglect. View this collection of resources to learn more and find professional development opportunities.
iLookOut provides an online professional development course for mandated reporters designed specifically for early childhood staff and providers. Read this FAQ to learn more about the course, who should take it, and how to access it.
An employer cannot take an adverse action against employees — including firing or laying off, demoting, denying overtime or promotion, or reducing pay or hours — for engaging in activities protected by whistleblower laws. In this webcast, the HHS OIG will provide information and training around whistleblower protections, reprisal investigations, and obligations.
Use this resource to learn how to serve and support families experiencing domestic violence where child maltreatment may also be a concern. Review how to file a child abuse report safely, if necessary.
Watch this video to learn about abusive head trauma. Discover prevention strategies to reduce the risks in early education settings.
Learn the importance of keeping children safe from harm. Find out ways to help protect children from abuse and maltreatment, both in early education settings and at home.
It is important to address ways to reduce risk for accidents, injuries, and maltreatment in group environments. Watch this video series to learn strategies to keep children safe in early education settings.
Explore this series to learn how programs can build effective partnerships with child welfare agencies to benefit young children and families.
In this overview, learn about the impact of trauma and adverse childhood experiences on children's development.