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These frequently asked questions focus on administrative cost limitations that directors and fiscal managers may ask.

Grantees can find helpful information about implementing uniform guidance for non-federal entities and indirect costs and cost allocation. Review information about fiscal policies and procedures and learn more about real property reporting, requests and procurement. Note: These resources are under review.

Use these resources to become familiar with the expectations and impact of the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements regulations for your organization.

Explore strategies to help programs successfully implement Early Head Start-Child Care (EHS-CC) Partnerships or EHS Expansion. Learn more about joint planning, family child care, and professional development.

Find fiscal and budgeting tools for Early Head Start-Child Care Partnerships. Learn about layering funds, child care subsidies, and more. Use these resources to help programs implement sound accounting practices.

Meeting fiscal challenges, and managing, training, and supporting early care and education staff across programs and systems ensures successful partnerships. Resources in this area include information and tools related to: Making financial decisions; contracts and formal agreements; child care subsidies; human resource policy and legal issues; and staff management.

Read findings, analyses, assessments, and reports about the benefits of successful collaborations between Head Start programs, and child care providers.

Learn how the Community Action Project of Tulsa County (CAP) combined the philosophy of traditional Head Start with collaborative partnerships from area school districts to transform a program on the brink of collapse into a highly regarded early childhood program. 

Head Start programs deliver services to eligible children and families in core areas of early learning, health, and family well-being while engaging parents as partners every step of the way.

For infants and toddlers, school readiness refers to their developing capacity to self-regulate, demonstrate curiosity, communicate effectively, and develop close, secure relationships. Good health and proper nutrition support this developing capacity. This happens within the context of nurturing, culturally responsive relationships with parents, caregivers, extended family, and community.