Family well-being occurs when all family members are safe, healthy, and have chances for educational advancement and economic mobility. Support services such as early care and education, housing and food assistance, and physical and mental health care positively contribute to the well-being of families and their children. When families face challenges that cause stress, including poverty and homelessness, their health and wellness can be negatively impacted. Engaging families as active participants in problem-solving and goal-setting can help them identify and use their own strengths to address the challenges they face. When families are healthy, safe, and economically stable, their children's health and well-being can thrive.

Family Economic Mobility Toolkit

Explore information, ideas, inspiration, and hands-on resources to help you partner with families on their journeys toward economic stability and mobility.

Children and Families Experiencing Homelessness

Explore materials to help your program enroll and support children and families experiencing homelessness. Learn to support sensitive conversations about living circumstances and find state and local partners.

FAQs About Serving Families Experiencing Homelessness

Explore the Office of Head Start's answers to common questions about serving families experiencing homelessness.

Caring Conversations About McKinney-Vento Eligibility

Learn how to use a caring conversations approach with families to gather information about their living circumstances and determine McKinney-Vento eligibility for Head Start programs.