Health Needs of Children Facing Rural Homelessness
This resource helps staff learn about and meet the health needs of children facing rural homelessness. Discover strategies to support health-related needs in rural communities.
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Physical Health
Health is the foundation of school readiness. To help children thrive, Head Start staff ensure that children are up to date on immunizations and their state’s Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) schedule, learn healthy habits, and can access the care they need. Head Start programs also promote the physical and social and emotional well-being of families and staff.
Vision Screening for Young Children
This resource offers information about vision screening and tips for preparing families for their child’s screening.
Vision Screening Referrals
This resource helps support staff and families in taking the right steps when referring a child to an eye specialist.
Optotype-based Vision Screenings
This resource offers information about optotype-based vision screening and tips for Head Start staff who conduct this screening.
Caring for Young Children Living with Sickle Cell Disease
This resource includes tips and information for Head Start staff and other early childhood program staff to care for a child with sickle cell disease.
Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
Learn the facts about pertussis, how to prevent it, and what to do if someone in your program has it.
Steps to Take if There Is Lead in Your Drinking Water
This tip sheet will answer your questions about what to do if there is lead in your program's drinking water.
Families as Partners in Healthy Active Living
Head Start programs can model healthy behaviors and partner with families in support of healthy habits at home. Use this resource to learn about how to partner with families to promote healthy active living.
Home Visitor’s Guide to Helping Families Reduce the Spread of Illness
Use this resource to learn about healthy behaviors to reduce germs and how to share information with families during home visits.
Toileting Independence in Preschool-age Children
This resource offers ways that adults can support children who are learning to use the toilet independently.
