Talking About Marijuana with Families and Staff
This webinar highlights strategies to make child safety a priority by building awareness and offering education to staff and families about marijuana using a nonbiased and strength-based approach.
Safety and Unintentional Injury Prevention Considerations for Infants and Toddlers
This section of the Health Manager Orientation Guide discusses safety and unintentional injury prevention considerations for infants and toddlers.
Safe Indoor Environments
This section of the Health Manager Orientation Guide discusses safe indoor environments
Letter to the Head Start Community About Child Safety
Read this letter from Tala Hooban as she reflects on the great work of Head Start programs and the prioritization of child safety.
Why Should Head Start Programs Test Water for Lead?
Hear from Marco Beltran, senior program specialist from the Office of Head Start, about testing water for lead in Head Start facilities.
Young Children and Lead in Drinking Water
Learn about the effects of lead on young children and how to prevent exposure in drinking water.
Testing Water for Lead in Head Start Facilities
Head Start programs have a role in reducing lead exposure in children. Watch these short videos to learn more about lead exposure in young children and how Head Start programs can test their water for lead.
Mitigating the Spread of COVID-19 in Head Start Programs
Check out these resources to learn more about the requirement that Head Start programs have an evidence-based COVID-19 mitigation policy.
Addressing Child Incidents Through a Culture of Safety
Watch this webinar to learn about the role of Head Start programs in reporting health and safety incidents. Find out about resources to train and support staff to build a program-wide culture of safety and wellness.
10 Tips for Creating Supportive Environments That Can Prevent Behaviors That Challenge Us
Creating a supportive, inclusive environment can prevent challenging behaviors in preschool-aged children. This special Teacher Time episode focuses on useful tips for setting up the physical environment, establishing routines, making expectations clear, and more.