Ongoing monitoring helps Head Start programs better address goals and objectives. It also engages all stakeholders in the program planning process.

Learn how program planning and service system design guides Head Start programs through their five-year grant. This system design includes service plans that directly impact children and families.

Learn how using data and evaluation enables programs to make data-informed decisions. Also, find out how data and evaluation informs each stage of the program planning cycle.

A self-assessment each year helps Head Start programs plan and grow around their strengths and needs.

The community assessment is a way to jumpstart the program planning process. Learn how the assessment helps Head Start programs provide key services to the children and families that need them.

Use the Parenting Curricula Review Databases to explore parenting curricula options for families in your program.

Grantees can find helpful information about implementing uniform guidance for non-federal entities and indirect costs and cost allocation. Review information about fiscal policies and procedures and learn more about real property reporting, requests and procurement. Note: These resources are under review.

Non-federal matching information and explanations of fiscal issues such as contributions, disallowances, documentation, in-kind, and volunteer services can be found below. Head Start administrators and non-federal entities may find this information helpful.

Parent committees are allocated a specific amount from the Parent Activity Fund to develop and implement parent projects and activities. Grantee and delegate agencies will find this information useful when preparing their annual budgets.