This guide offers tips, organized across a timeline, for families to engage in the kindergarten transition and support their children throughout the process.

Find research-based practices and activities to help leaders create successful transitions to kindergarten. Use this information to support the four points of connection that are key to transitions.

Use this step-by-step guide to plan and host a successful and inclusive kindergarten registration event. Find ways to engage all four points of connection to support families in the enrollment process.

Explore national kindergarten transition policies. Learn how these policies inform the decision-making and practices of Head Start and elementary school leaders as they support the transition process.

Discover information and strategies to help Head Start program staff support children who are dual language learners (DLLs) and their families as they make the transition to kindergarten.

Find out how some oral habits may be harmful to children’s teeth and mouths. Explore tips staff can share with parents to help their child stop oral habits that can cause future oral health problems.

Raising children can be hard for parents. It may be even harder when a family has experienced domestic violence. Use this resource to help parents build a connection with their child and help them to feel loved.

Use this resource to learn how to develop and revise memorandum of understanding (MOU) agreements with community partners.

Learn about ways to support people who have disclosed or shared their experiences of violence. There are no “perfect words” to say.  The key is to simply listen, convey empathy, and offer support.

Explore this educational card to learn what makes a healthy relationship. Learn more about relationship safety and supportive resources.