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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.

Lessons Learned from Using the Family Connections Materials

Fri, 04/23/2021 - 16:47

Explore this guide that provides specific observations from long-term partnerships with Early Head Start and Head Start programs and offers an insight on the most effective use of the Family Connections materials.

Short Papers for Staff

Mon, 04/26/2021 - 09:52

Review these resources designed for program staff to learn more about depression, resilience, and best practices in engaging parents facing adversities.

Short Papers for Parents

Mon, 04/26/2021 - 12:06

Review these resources designed for families to learn more about depression, resilience, and best practice in engaging parents facing adversities.

Training Modules for Staff

Mon, 04/26/2021 - 13:21

Use these Family Connections training modules to lead workshops for program staff. Includes guidance and training materials for workshop leaders.

Family Connections Workshop Series for Staff and Parents

Mon, 04/26/2021 - 14:28

Explore these six workshops, three for professionals and three for parents. All of the workshops focus on knowledge and skills related to strengthening relationships with adults and children and promoting family well-being.

Mental Health and Staff Wellness: Emotionally Strong Together

Thu, 07/22/2021 - 09:25

Join the third webinar in the five-part Head Start Forward series to discover mental health and staff wellness resources and strategies including guidance around trauma-informed approaches, staff wellness, sensitive conversations with families, and social and emotional development.

Understanding Addiction and Substance Use Stigma: What You Can Do to Help

Thu, 08/19/2021 - 08:38

Supporting families through substance use and recovery is a Head Start priority. Learn about addiction and substance use stigma and how you can make a difference in your work.

Promoting Children's Self-regulation with Tucker the Turtle

Tue, 10/12/2021 - 12:07

Tucker the Turtle is here to help children and families learn simple steps and strategies to work through big feelings like anger. This fun resource will have the whole family thinking like a turtle!