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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.

Healthy Home Visiting: Tummy Time Podcast

Thu, 02/15/2018 - 12:10

Listen to this podcast for home visitors on helping families promote tummy time with their babies.

Bed Bugs: Managing the Itch Factor

Fri, 03/23/2018 - 16:25

Questions about bed bugs in early childhood settings are common, and understanding the bugs can inform program policies, procedures, and educational efforts. Explore information on identifying and managing bed bugs.

Protect Your Child with Vaccines

Mon, 10/01/2018 - 11:13

Learn how vaccines can protect young children from 14 dangerous diseases. Get tips on talking with parents about infant vaccines.

Why It's Important to Get an Influenza Vaccine Every Year

Tue, 11/13/2018 - 12:18

Learn why it’s important to get an influenza vaccination every year. Find out how getting a flu shot not only protects you from influenza, but it protects your loved ones and those closest to you.

How to Protect Your Children from Lead Poisoning

Wed, 06/05/2019 - 14:58

Parents and staff can use this brochure to learn about the effects of unsafe levels of lead in blood and about how to avoid lead exposure.

Health and Developmental Services

Fri, 06/07/2019 - 14:07

Learn why it is key that home visitors work with each family to help track and make sure that children have annual health, vision, hearing, behavioral, and developmental screening.

I Am Moving, I Am Learning (IMIL)

Mon, 01/27/2020 - 11:25

IMIL is a Head Start initiative that seeks to increase the quantity of physical activity, improve the quality of physical movement experiences, and teach children about healthy nutrition choices.

Supporting Grantee Leadership Regarding Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Fri, 03/20/2020 - 19:49

Hear from Office of Head Start leadership as they discuss the impacts of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID 19) on grantee operations. They also answer questions related to COVID-19 prevention and response.

Responding to Head Start Grantee Questions on COVID-19: Updated March 31, 2020

Thu, 04/02/2020 - 10:59

Explore these frequently asked questions and answers to find general guidance around Head Start program operations during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.