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Infant and early childhood mental health consultants work with the adults in children’s lives to support social-emotional development. Learn how a child care program can benefit from working with a mental health consultant.

The Interim Final Rule with Comment Period (IFC) adds new provisions to the Head Start Program Performance Standards to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in Head Start programs. Read this Preamble for more details.

Effective Nov. 30, 2021, the Head Start Program Performance Standards will reflect staff vaccination and universal masking requirements announced in the Interim Final Rule with Comment Period.

Learn how to access the Head Start Coaching Companion following this guidance.

During transitions, infants  and toddlers need adult support. Learn how adults can help by building caring relationships, offering consistent routines, and being flexible to meet the unique needs of each child

This assessment tool will help programs improve ERSEA services by identifying and enrolling the children most in need of Head Start services. The tool can also help programs achieve and maintain full enrollment.

This resource helps Head Start staff take steps to help pregnant and postpartum women achieve healthier and safer pregnancies.

A Staff Wellness Action Plan (SWAP) allows your program to be intentional about creating a workplace that values staff wellness, mental health, and physical health. This resource will help you develop your own SWAP.

Use this evaluation tool to help your program recognize its Human Resources strengths, identify areas for improvement, and guarantee compliance with federal and state laws.

Share information about Head Start services with families who are new to the United States. The customizable flyer is available in several languages.