COVID-19 Mitigation Policy FAQs
Find answers to common questions about the COVID-19 mitigation policy requirements for Head Start programs announced in the Final Rule.
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Policy
FY 2023 Head Start Funding Increase
Log Number: ACF-PI-HS-23-02 | Issuance Date: 02/21/2023
Hurricanes Fiona and Ian Disaster Recovery Funds
Log Number: ACF-PI-HS-23-03 | Issuance Date: 03/15/2023
The Role of Head Start Programs in Addressing Lead in Water
Head Start programs have a critical role to play in preventing lead poisoning in children. This Information Memorandum highlights available resources for programs to address lead in water specifically.
New Rule Proposed to Improve Head Start Program Quality and Support the Workforce
A notice of proposed rulemaking, Supporting the Head Start Workforce and Consistent Quality Programming, would ensure fair compensation is a key component of high-quality early care and education.
Social Messages from Director Garvin
Watch as OHS Director Khari Garvin speaks to Head Start staff, parents and families, and the public about proposed changes to the Head Start requirements.
A Message to Parents and Families
Watch as OHS Director Khari Garvin speaks to parents and families about proposed changes to the Head Start requirements and how they can make comments on these changes.
Regulatory Proposal Impacting Head Start Staff
Listen as OHS Director Khari Garvin describes proposed changes to the Head Start Program Performance Standards and how these will impact program staff.
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on Supporting the Head Start Workforce and Consistent Quality Programming – Public Comment Period
This Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposes new and enhanced changes to the Head Start Program Performance Standards in three main areas: workforce supports, mental health, and other quality improvements.
