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American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) Head Start Eligibility Through Tribal TANF

Log Number: ACF-IM-HS-23-02
Issuance Date: 05-23-2023

Learn how AIAN programs can maximize existing eligibility criterion to enroll additional tribal children, expanding tribal control and decision-making in determining which children to serve in Head Start programs.

Letter from ACF's Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary to Tribal Leaders

Fri, 04/12/2024 - 15:15

ACF's Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Jeff Hild addresses changes to the eligibility criteria for American Indian and Alaska Native Head Start programs.

New Eligibility Provisions for American Indian and Alaska Native Programs

Log Number: ACF-OHS-PI-24-03 | Issuance Date: 05/13/2024

Tribal Colleges and Universities Head Start Partnership Programs

Fri, 05/24/2024 - 08:52

The Tribal Colleges and Universities Head Start (TCU-HS) Partnership Program ensures and increases the number of qualified education staff working in American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) Head Start programs within tribal nations.

Head Start Programs, Indigenous Families, and Addiction

Fri, 09/06/2024 - 15:38

This video explains how Head Start programs and staff are well positioned to implement substance use treatment approaches that embrace the traditions, ceremony, and spiritual practices of Indigenous people.

Affirming the Use of Indigenous Knowledge to Meet Curricula and Assessment Requirements in American Indian and Alaska Native Head Start Programs

Log Number: ACF-OHS-IM-24-03 | Issuance Date: 09-17-2024

Use of Federal Early Childhood Program Funds to Improve Access to Housing-Related Supports for the Early Childhood Workforce in Tribal Communities

Log Number: ACF-OHS-IM-24-05 | Issuance Date: 11-01-2024

Tribal Language Revitalization Report

Wed, 03/22/2017 - 15:46

This Office of Head Start reports information on efforts to revitalize tribal languages. The report affirms the value of maintaining tribes' cultural and linguistic heritage.

Making It Work: Implementing Cultural Learning Experiences in American Indian and Alaska Native Early Learning Settings for Children Ages Birth to 5

Thu, 03/23/2017 - 14:01

Making It Work is a resource that can help American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) early education staff meet school readiness goals. Learn how to use it while teaching traditional cultural skills, values, beliefs, and lifeways.

Tribal Consultation Sessions

Thu, 04/27/2017 - 12:20

Tribal Consultation reports reflect comments and recommendations raised by Tribal leaders and their representatives; comments and responses from OHS; and areas identified at the Tribal Consultations as requiring follow up by OHS.

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