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President Lyndon B. Johnson Announces Project Head Start

Fri, 09/24/2021 - 14:01

Watch President Lyndon B. Johnson officially announcing Project Head Start from the White House Rose Garden, on May 18, 1965.

Masking in Head Start Programs

Mon, 11/29/2021 - 10:12

Explore the Head Start Program Performance Standards update that requires universal masking for all individuals 2 years of age and older, with exceptions, to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in Head Start programs.

Happy Holidays from the Office of Head Start

Thu, 12/23/2021 - 08:38

Watch the latest video from Dr. Futrell, the Office of Head Start director, to hear her thoughts and sentiments during the holiday season. We are sending our warmest thoughts and best wishes for a wonderful holiday and a happy New Year.

Strategies for Promoting Staff Vaccination

Thu, 12/23/2021 - 13:59

Watch program leaders highlight the strategies, processes, and best practices they have used to promote staff vaccination.

Enrollment Forward Campaign

Tue, 02/15/2022 - 09:05

The Enrollment Forward campaign gives ongoing support to grant recipients as they continue to work towards full in-person comprehensive services in approved program options, as local conditions allow.

Tribal Consultation Reports—Archive

Mon, 03/07/2022 - 10:44

Tribal Consultation reports reflect comments and recommendations raised by tribal leaders and their representatives. This page contains archived reports.

Login Assistance

Mon, 04/04/2022 - 17:15

This page includes guidance to register for an Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center (ECLKC) account, as well as for retrieving your password and username.

Vaccination for Head Start Children

Thu, 06/23/2022 - 16:22

Get the latest CDC guidance on COVID-19 vaccination for children aged 6 months to 5 years. Find resources to share accurate information about the pediatric vaccine.

Encouraging Financial Incentives for the Head Start Workforce

Thu, 08/04/2022 - 14:26

Katie Hamm, acting director of the Office of Head Start, speaks to program leadership about using bonuses or financial incentives to recruit and retain Head Start staff.