NCHBHS designs evidence-based resources and delivers innovative training and technical assistance (TTA) to build the capacity of Head Start and other early childhood programs to support children's healthy development and school success.

Here is information for Head Start staff and others on oral diseases and injury prevention.

These fact sheets provide important information to families about a variety of health topics. Families can discover useful strategies to support and improve the health and wellness of their children.

Learn the facts about Shigella, how to prevent it and what to do if someone in your program has it.

Learn the facts about Enterovirus, how to prevent it and what to do if someone in your program has it.

Mobile infants have more control of their head, torso, arms, and legs. They also begin to coordinate those movements. At this age, they sleep less and are more active during the day, eager to engage in everything around them.

Learn the facts about tuberculosis (TB), how to prevent it, and what to do if someone in your program has it.

Learn the facts about the measles, how to prevent it, and what to do if someone in your program has it.

Many children and parents receive Early Head Start and Head Start services right in their own home! Home visitors come once a week and work with parents and their children.

Health connects to school readiness long before a child enters school. Healthy development continues to support learning throughout childhood and later life. "Health in the earliest years—actually beginning with the future mother's health before she becomes pregnant—lays the groundwork for a lifetime of well-being…"