Explore requirements for staffing the home-based option. Learn about the necessary skills for staff as identified in the HSPPS and the Head Start Act to support staff recruitment and retention.

The intimacy of working within someone’s home with no other professionals present may lead to confusing situations. It's key to have agency policies in place to handle ethical issues.

This series focuses on a variety of topics technical assistance providers can use during social distancing and challenging times.

These guidelines support high-quality, consistent, and reliable Spanish translations of information, tools, and resources developed on behalf of the Office of Head Start.

Explore these professional development sessions for family services managers and coordinators designed to enhance capacity to lead parent, family, and community engagement in your program.

When staff and families partner together, resilience and healing can occur for young children. Discover supports for staff and mental health consultants around trauma-informed care.

Supporting families who are facing trauma is a critical component of the Head Start Heals campaign. Addressing potential sources of trauma families may experience is key to support healing and resiliency.

Supporting children who are facing trauma is a major part of the Head Start Heals campaign. Knowing the signs, symptoms, and supports for children who have experienced trauma fosters healing and resiliency.

Crisis and support hotlines can offer immediate help. They provide counseling, resources, and support that are confidential and free. Many are available 24 hours a day.