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In Celebration of Head Start's 40th Anniversary 2005 Family and Community Partnerships

In Celebration of Head Start's 40th Anniversary 2005 Program Design and Management

In Celebration of Head Start's 40th Anniversary 2005: Child Health and Disabilities

This video focuses on the importance of child health and services for children with disabilities. It is part of the Head Start 40^th Anniversary series.

In Celebration of Head Start's 40th Anniversary 2005: Education and Early Childhood Development

This videos discusses education and early childhood development in Head Start. It is part of Head Starts 40th Anniversary series.

In Celebration of Head Start's 40th Anniversary 2005: Reflections

This video celebrates the 40^th anniversary of Head Start. It highlights all of the changes of the program from 1965 to 2005.

In-Person Learning

Explore examples of how other grantees have used COVID-19 funds to serve children and families in creative and innovative ways. Discover ideas for in-person learning.

Introducing the Head Start Forward Campaign

Dr. Bernadine Futrell, director of the Office of Head Start, announces the launch of the Head Start Forward campaign. This initiative will bring programs together and help them prepare for the 2021–2022 program year.

Managing Infectious Disease

Dr. Bergeron and Dr. Marco Beltran discuss strategies for managing infectious disease. Head Start programs can follow local guidance and use federal guidance to support their decision-making.

Masking in Head Start Programs

Explore the Head Start Program Performance Standards update that requires universal masking for all individuals 2 years of age and older, with exceptions, to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in Head Start programs.

Meals, Snacks, and Diapers to Children

Head Start and Early Head Start programs may provide meals, snacks, and diapers to enrolled children and families.

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