U.S. Department
of Health and Human Services
ACF
Administration for Children and Families
1. Log Number: ACF-IM-HS-08-20
2. Issuance Date: 11/18/2008
3. Originating Office: Office of Head Start
4. Key Words: Vision Screening
Information Memorandum
To: Head Start and Early Head Start Grantees and Delegate Agencies
Subject: Vision Screening Resources
Abstract:
Head Start Program Performance Standard 1304.20(b)(1) requires that all Head Start and Early Head Start children are screened for potential concerns with regard to vision within the first 45 days of entry into Head Start. In order to assist and support programs in their efforts to accurately screen children for vision concerns and follow up on these concerns, the Office of Head Start (OHS) and Prevent Blindness America (PBA) have entered into a partnership.
Information:
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