Press Release

Read this letter from Tala Hooban as she reflects on the great work of Head Start programs and the prioritization of child safety.

Read Office of Head Start Director Khari Garvin’s welcome message to the Head Start community.

The Administration for Children and Families announces the return of the National Head Start Fellowship Program.

HHS announced that it intends to remove the regulatory requirement for vaccines in Head Start programs for staff, contractors, and volunteers, as well as the weekly testing requirement for individuals granted an exemption from the vaccine requirement.

Meet the fellows chosen for the 2023–2024 National Head Start Fellowship Program as they embark on their yearlong journey at Administration for Children and Families headquarters.

The Administration for Children and Families released nearly $3.7 billion in Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funding to help households with their home energy costs.

The Administration for Children and Families, partnering with the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), announces certain “Title IV-B” child welfare services have been integrated to improve effectiveness.

Recently, $2.1 million was awarded to fund the Affordable Housing and Social Services Demonstration program, aimed at strengthening wraparound and supportive services available to residents in affordable housing.

Meet the fellows chosen for the 2024–2025 National Head Start Fellowship Program as they embark on their yearlong journey at Administration for Children and Families headquarters.

The Administration for Children and Families announced more than $200 million in new awards to strengthen early childhood programs, building on Biden-Harris investments to help families find and pay for child care.