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Managing Infectious Disease

Dr. Bergeron and Dr. Marco Beltran discuss strategies for managing infectious disease. Head Start programs can follow local guidance and use federal guidance to support their decision-making.

Masking in Head Start Programs

Explore the Head Start Program Performance Standards update that requires universal masking for all individuals 2 years of age and older, with exceptions, to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in Head Start programs.

Mental Health and Wellness

Find resources to support resilience, healing, and recovery to help families and children during the pandemic.

Mental Health Support

Explore examples of how other grantees have used COVID-19 funds to serve children and families in creative and innovative ways. Discover ideas for meeting the mental health needs of families in your community.

Office of Head Start CAMP: Session 6

Watch this final session in a six-week series to hear Office of Head Start (OHS) leadership address questions and concerns about offering Head Start and Early Head Start services during the COVID-19 pandemic.

OHS COVID-19 Updates

Explore the steps Head Start and Early Head Start programs should take to prevent COVID-19 among their staff, children, and families.

Operating In-person Services

Discover best practices and considerations for providing in-person services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Programs must also adhere to guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local health officials.

Preventing Child Maltreatment

Child maltreatment can happen in any setting. Head Start programs need leadership, support for staff, and training to make sure children are safe from harm while in our care.