Letter from the Director to MSHS Leaders
Read Director Garvin’s letter on the changes to Head Start eligibility criteria for Migrant and Seasonal Head Start programs.
ERSEA Institute 2022
Watch these professional development sessions for Head Start staff. They are designed to support eligibility, recruitment, selection, enrollment, and attendance (ERSEA) priorities in a changing landscape.
ERSEA Services from a Systems Lens
Systems are the backbone to offering quality ERSEA services. This video explores the elements of ERSEA and shows how they intersect with the Head Start management systems.
ERSEA: Moving Beyond Implementation
This video explores the new ERSEA Assessment Tool and strategies to support ERSEA services.
Family Recruitment Video and Implementation Guide
Head Start programs can use the video Head Start Cares About Your Whole Family to recruit new families. Review this guidance for how to integrate the video into your recruitment strategies.
Head Start Cares About Your Whole Family
This video highlights the Head Start strengths-based approach that recognizes families as their children’s first teachers and honors cultural perspectives when building relationships with families.
#GetaHeadStart Social Media Toolkit
Use the #GetaHeadStart social media toolkit to jump-start your digital recruitment strategy. Share these social media graphics and personalize the sample messages to increase your program’s social media presence.
#GetaHeadStart Celebrating Families Wall Posters
Display these wall posters to let current and potential families know you celebrate and honor them every day. Each poster’s message is rooted in strengths-based parent, family, and community engagement.
#GetaHeadStart Outreach Flyers and Brochures
Use these customizable flyers and brochures to share information about Head Start services with families, community partners, health clinics, resource fairs, and more. Available in several languages.
Is the United States Your New Home?
Share information about Head Start services with families who are new to the United States. The customizable flyer is available in several languages.