Even Plants Can Be Poisonous
Plants are important to our health and well-being, and they can help children understand and respect the natural world.
Submission of Tangible Personal Property Report (SF-428)
ACF-PI-HS-17-04 notifies grantees of the requirements around SF-428 and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Payment Management System (PMS). Grantees are required to provide Tangible Personal Property Report SF-428 and SF-428B, and SF-428S if needed, not later than 90 days after the close of the project period.
Non-federal Match Narrative
Non-federal matching information and explanations of fiscal issues such as contributions, disallowances, documentation, in-kind, and volunteer services can be found below. Head Start administrators and non-federal entities may find this information helpful.
Head Start Pre-K Local Partnerships That Work: Tulsa, Oklahoma
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.
Tips for Keeping Children Safe: A Developmental Guide - Young Infants
Infants depend on their caregivers for food, warmth, and care, and for meeting such basic needs as eating, diapering, sleeping, and bonding. But all babies are unique. Some infants may settle easily and be capable of quickly soothing themselves.
Understanding Family Engagement Outcomes: Research to Practice Series
The Research to Practice Series addresses each of the Family Engagement Outcomes of the Office of Head Start (OHS) Parent, Family, and Community Engagement (PFCE) Framework.
Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Locator
Search and explore NOFOs posted by OHS to solicit applications for grant funds to specific service areas or a national competition.
Resources Supporting Individualization
This collection of resources provides information about evidence-based practices that support individualization and associated resources .
Engaging Interactions and Environments
These 15-minute In-service Suites are a professional development resource for staff in busy, active early childhood centers and programs. They are organized around one topic or big idea and address effective teaching and assessment practices.
Head Start Bilingual Glossary
Use this glossary that provides an accurate and consistent terminology database for translating Head Start materials from English into Spanish.