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Learn more about the amazing benefits of learning American Sign Language (ASL) in the early years and how to support families who are deaf, hard of hearing, or use ASL.

Once children are born, music and singing have important impacts on their early development, supporting brain development and skills across all areas of multiple learning areas.

Explore excerpts from the Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS) around staff qualifications.

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) published a final rule on September 1, 2016 revising the Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS) to strengthen and improve the quality of Head Start programs. This action is part of the Administration’s early learning efforts to ensure that all children start school ready to succeed.

The Head Start Program Performance Standards are the foundation for Head Start’s mission – they provide the roadmap to delivering comprehensive, high quality individualized services for Head Start children and families and to supporting the school readiness and healthy development of children from low-income families.

Explore these questions and answers surrounding the release of the new Standards.

This PDF is only available in Spanish.

The New Head Start Program Performance Standards – Practical Options for Developing Your Implementation Process

Finding a dental office that is best for you and your child can be hard. This Tips sheet provides examples of some questions that you can ask a dental office before you decide to make an appointment.

Children who are often given sugary drinks are more likely to have tooth decay (cavities). Learn about which drinks have added sugar and which drinks (water and milk) are best for children.