Keeping children with food allergies safe is everyone’s responsibility. Head Start staff can support children with food allergies by working with families to develop health and safety plans. They can also provide resources for all families to educate them on how the program is keeping the food environment safe.
Voluntary Guidelines for Managing Food Allergies in Schools and Early Care and Education Programs
While there is no cure for food allergies, staff in schools and early childhood education (ECE) programs can take concrete steps to protect children when they are outside of the home. Use these guidelines to help manage the risk of food allergy and anaphylaxis in schools and ECE programs.
Food Allergies: What You Need to Know
Food labels help families identify foods that may trigger an allergic reaction, so they can more easily avoid them. Explore this fact sheet to learn more about food allergies.
Care for Children with Food Allergies
Each child with a food allergy should have a written care plan. Review Caring for Our Children Basics standard 4.2.0.10 for specific steps on creating this plan and what should be included.
Last Updated: September 17, 2021