Head Start Services as a Maternal Health Intervention
This webinar explores how Head Start services can intentionally function as a health equity intervention that contributes to closing racial disparities in health outcomes for birthing parents.
Maternal Health Equity
People who are Black or American Indian and Alaska Native have higher rates of pregnancy-related death compared to white people. Review these resources to learn how Head Start programs can support expectant families, make strides toward improving maternal and infant health, and reduce disparities.
Learn more about improving pregnancy outcomes with the Hear Her Campaign and the Black Mamas Matter Alliance.
Documenting and Providing Services to Expectant Families
To support Early Head Start programs in providing and documenting services for expectant families, the Office of Head Start issued ACF-IM-HS-22-02. Watch this webinar for a review of the guidance.
Reduce Health Disparities by Strengthening Protective Factors
This webinar recording explores the factors that make some people healthy and other people unhealthy, such as socioeconomic status, education level, and environmental conditions.
How Head Start Services Can Improve Outcomes for Birthing Parents
Maternal deaths are increasing in the United States, but many are preventable. Learn about the steps that Head Start staff can take to help pregnant and postpartum people achieve healthier and safer pregnancies.