Creating an Effective Health Services Advisory Committee
Watch this webinar recording to learn how your Health Services Advisory Committee (HSAC) can help you in navigating the ever-changing health concerns faced by children, families, and staff.
Health Services Management
As part of Head Start’s comprehensive services, every Head Start and Early Head Start program provides services to promote health, behavioral health, and safety for children and families. New and experienced health services staff can use these resources to learn more about health services and the role of health services staff. This topic area also includes professional development resources for health services staff, child care health consultants, and others who support health services across all early care and education settings.
How CCHCs Improve Staff Health and Wellness
Child care health consultants (CCHCs) help programs implement strategies to promote the physical and mental health of staff. This webinar discusses ways to create an environment that supports your staff’s well-being.
Exclusion for Illness
This section of the Health Manager Orientation Guide discusses exclusion for illness.
The Role of Health Services in Head Start Programs
This section of the Health Manager Orientation Guide discusses the role of health services in Head Start comprehensive services.
Head Start Health Services Year-at-a-Glance
Review this timeline to learn more about planning for health services and tasks associated with health services activities.
Building a Health Team
This section of the Health Manager Orientation Guide discusses building a health team.
Promotion, Prevention, Early Identification, and Intervention Activities
This section of the Health Manager Orientation Guide discusses promotion, prevention, early identification, and intervention activities.
Working with a Trauma-informed Lens
This section of the Health Manager Orientation Guide introduces working with a trauma-informed lens.
Understanding Social Determinants of Health and Health Equity
This section of the Health Manager Orientation Guide introduces social determinants of health and the importance of health equity.
Health Manager Orientation Guide
Use this guide to orient Head Start health managers to their role and to strengthen the provision of health services across your program. The guide offers an overview of all areas of health and behavioral health services.