Young Children and Lead in Drinking Water
Learn about the effects of lead on young children and how to prevent exposure in drinking water.
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Safe environments
Making sure environments are safe allows children to explore and learn with less risk. Promoting a culture of safety prevents injury and illness.
Review these resources to learn more about how to create safe environments.
Why Should Head Start Programs Test Water for Lead?
Hear from Marco Beltran, senior program specialist from the Office of Head Start, about testing water for lead in Head Start facilities.
Letter to the Head Start Community About Child Safety
Read this letter from Tala Hooban as she reflects on the great work of Head Start programs and the prioritization of child safety.
Safety and Unintentional Injury Prevention
In this chapter in the Health Manager Orientation Guide, learn about the role of the health manager in promoting safety and unintentional injury prevention.
Culture of Safety and Active Supervision
This section of the Health Manager Orientation Guide discusses the culture of safety and active supervision.
Safe Indoor Environments
This section of the Health Manager Orientation Guide discusses safe indoor environments
Safety and Unintentional Injury Prevention Considerations for Infants and Toddlers
This section of the Health Manager Orientation Guide discusses safety and unintentional injury prevention considerations for infants and toddlers.
Child Health and Safety Incident Reporting
Watch this webinar that provides guidance and detailed information regarding child health and safety incidents and risk assessment notifications in Head Start programs.
Preventing Injuries in Early Childhood Programs
Preventing Injuries in Early Childhood Programs is a course available on the Individualized Professional Development Portfolio that will help you make your early childhood program a safe place for children.
Talking More About Marijuana with Families and Staff
In this follow-up to Talking About Marijuana with Families and Staff, dive deeper into the topic of marijuana use by families and staff. Learn how behaviors related to using it can affect child safety.
