Family well-being occurs when all family members are safe, healthy, and have chances for educational advancement and economic mobility. Support services such as early care and education, housing and food assistance, and physical and mental health care positively contribute to the well-being of families and their children. When families face challenges that cause stress, including poverty and homelessness, their health and wellness can be negatively impacted. Engaging families as active participants in problem-solving and goal-setting can help them identify and use their own strengths to address the challenges they face. When families are healthy, safe, and economically stable, their children's health and well-being can thrive.
Tax Time Checklist: Prepare for Tax Season
Share this checklist with families in your program to help them gather the information they need to file their 2022 taxes. This can help them avoid multiple trips to their tax preparer.
Learn MoreInvesting with Families Initiative
Learn more about the Office of Head Start’s Investing with Families Initiative and explore related resources to help Head Start families access benefits through the American Rescue Plan.
Learn MoreChildren and Families Experiencing Homelessness
Explore materials to help your program enroll and support children and families experiencing homelessness. Learn to support sensitive conversations about living circumstances and find state and local partners.
Learn MorePreventing and Responding to Domestic Violence
Explore resources to learn more about domestic violence and how you can support children and families in your program experiencing it.
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Last Updated: September 8, 2023