Exploring Head Start Policy
Head Start agencies that provide services to children and families must meet the Head Start Program Performance Standards and the requirements set forth in the Head Start Act of 2007.
Nourishing Futures: Promoting Healthy Eating and Nutrition for Head Start Children and Families Fact Sheet
The Office of Head Start recently released ACF-OHS-IM-25-03 Promoting Healthy Eating and Nutrition for Head Start Children and Families. Here’s what you need to know about what it means for your program.
Head Start Compensation Spotlights
This insightful panel discussion showcases Head Start programs that have successfully implemented improvements in wages or benefits for their workforce through innovative funding strategies and resource management.
Detailed Summary of Updates to the Performance Standards
These summaries provide more detail about the changes to the Performance Standards across key topics that respond to concerns affecting the sustainability of Head Start programs.
Timeline for Compliance with Updated Performance Standard Requirements
Review the timeline for compliance with updated Head Start Program Performance Standards requirements, as of Aug. 21, 2024.
Overview Fact Sheet
Read a concise overview of the changes to the Performance Standards.
Performance Standards Information Center
This final rule strengthens the ability of Head Start programs to recruit and retain qualified staff, improve wages and benefits, and provide consistent quality programming for the children and families they serve.
Tribal RFI Videos from the Director
In these videos, Director Garvin introduces the Tribal RFI and reminds us of the upcoming Sept. 16, 2024, deadline to submit comments.
Addressing Questions on the NPRM
Listen as Office of Head Start leadership answers questions about the latest notice of proposed rulemaking and learn how you can submit feedback.