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These resources are relevant to Head Start programs operated by federally recognized American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) tribes or consortia of tribes. AIAN programs make up Region XI in the Head Start Office of Regional Operations.
Also check out our tribal language resources.
Tribes coordinate service delivery with other early childhood programs as required in their Child Care and Development Fund plans. Use this chart to compare tribal child care and Head Start programs.
This standard outlines the requirements for tribal language preservation and revitalization in programs that serve American Indian and Alaska Native children.
This standard describes tribal government consultation under the Designation Renewal System for when an Indian Head Start grant is being considered for competition.
This part covers the process for replacing American Indian and Alaska Native grant recipients.
Review the procedure for identifying an alternative agency when an Indian tribe's Head Start grant has been terminated, relinquished, designated for competition, or which has been denied refunding.
The alternative agency identified by the Indian tribe must establish that it meets all Head Start Act requirements and the standards for designation as a Head Start grant recipient.
This standard identifies prohibitions for designating an alternative agency.
HeadStart.gov
official website of the Administration for Children and Families
