Preventing and Responding to Domestic Violence
Domestic violence can have long-term effects on children and families. Learn ways Head Start programs help families overcome the stress and trauma of domestic violence to heal and thrive.
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Implementing Universal Education Strategies on Domestic Violence in Head Start Programs
Learn more about universal education strategies to prevent and respond to domestic violence.
Families Thrive, Zero to Five Safety Card
Explore this educational card to learn what makes a healthy relationship. Learn more about relationship safety and supportive resources.
Sample Memorandum of Understanding Between Head Start and Domestic Violence Programs
Use this resource to learn how to develop and revise memorandum of understanding (MOU) agreements with community partners.
Tips for Responding to Disclosures About Domestic Violence
Learn about ways to support people who have disclosed or shared their experiences of violence. There are no “perfect words” to say. The key is to simply listen, convey empathy, and offer support.
Enhancing Community Partnerships
Find resources to establish clear and sustainable partnerships in your community.
Program Preparation to Address Domestic Violence
Find resources to help programs build and implement domestic violence prevention and response systems and practices.
Partnering with Families to Address Domestic Violence
Find resources that program staff can use as a guide to talk with families about healthy relationships and domestic violence in a trauma-informed way.
Building Foundations for Economic Mobility (BFEM)
Explore this collection of resources from the Building Foundations for Economic Mobility (BFEM) Initiative to learn more about how to support parents and families’ goals for economic mobility.
Prioritizing Families Experiencing Homelessness for Enrollment: Performance Standards and Related Strategies
Explore this webinar for ways to help programs meet the needs of families experiencing homelessness. Learn about regulations that can support programs in this work.
