Cultivating Wellness: 8 Dimensions of Staff Well-being
This resource describes eight dimensions of staff well-being. Head Start programs can use this resource to make sure they are promoting staff wellness across all dimensions.
Staff Physical Health
These resources uncover strategies to keep staff healthy and safe and reduce the risk of injury and illness while caring for young children. They also share information about best practices related to staff physical health, physical safety, infection control, injury prevention, nutrition, and physical activity.
Preventing Infectious Diseases in Early Childhood Programs: Course Overview
This video shares infection control strategies for creating a healthy environment for children and staff. It also includes an overview of the iPD course, Preventing Infectious Diseases in Early Childhood Programs.
Strategies to Promote Staff Physical Health and Infection Control
View this webinar to learn about the recommended components of staff health exams. Discover strategies to manage stress, reduce the risk of infectious illness, and prevent injuries.
Protect Your Back to Prevent Injury
Follow the recommendations in this printable poster to reduce the risk of injury while caring for young children.
Adult Oral Health
Explore information and strategies Head Start staff can use to promote positive oral health practices among pregnant women, parents, and Head Start staff.
Creating a Culture of Staff Wellness
In this module, explore how to create an environment that enhances staff physical and mental health. Learn how ensuring staff wellness can reduce stress or depression, unhealthy weight, and infectious diseases.