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Mental Health

Head Start programs support the mental health of children, families, and staff every day. Early childhood mental health is the same as social and emotional well-being. It is a child’s developing capacity to express and regulate emotions, form trusting relationships, explore, and learn—all in the cultural context of family and community. The mental health of children and the adults that care for them is essential for school readiness.

Talking More About Marijuana with Families and Staff

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 17:02

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.

Adult Recess

Fri, 03/29/2024 - 09:31

Practice your adult regulation skills and have some fun playing! Follow along as the Adult Recess videos guide you through a warm up, interactive game, and closing reflection.

Night at the Museum

Fri, 03/29/2024 - 09:43

Practice your adult regulation skills and have some fun playing! Follow along as Night at the Museum guides you through a warm up, interactive game, and closing reflection.

Up, Down, Stop, Go

Fri, 03/29/2024 - 09:51

Practice your adult regulation skills and have some fun playing! Follow along as the Adult Recess video Up, Down, Stop, Go guides you through a warm up, interactive game, and closing reflection.

Number 1 Fan

Fri, 03/29/2024 - 09:58

Practice your adult regulation skills and have some fun playing! Follow along as Number One Fan guides you through a warm up, interactive game, and closing reflection.

A Walk in the Woods

Fri, 03/29/2024 - 10:02

Practice your adult regulation skills and have some fun playing! Follow along as A Walk in the Woods guides you through a warm up, interactive game, and closing reflection.

Strategies and Recommendations for Supporting Mental Health

Log Number: ACF-OHS-IM-24-01
Issuance Date: 05-09-2024

This Information Memorandum highlights the Head Start Program Performance Standards and related strategies for integrating mental health supports across all programs.

Appendix: Resources to Support Recommendations

Wed, 05/08/2024 - 16:46

This appendix to IM 24-01 includes more specific resources to support recommendations for strengthening mental health services in Head Start programs.

Q&A Fireside Chat with Director Khari M. Garvin

Mon, 05/20/2024 - 12:48

Office of Head Start leadership discuss the role of Head Start programs and strategic approaches to strengthening mental health supports. Discover strategies to decrease the stigma associated with mental health.