Services to Pregnant Women and Expectant Families in Early Head Start
Review the Head Start Program Performance Standards for Early Head Start programs related to enrolling pregnant women and expectant families.
Community Partners for Serving Expectant Families
When a baby is on the way, family needs become more complex. A network of community partners can help.
Services to Pregnant Women and Expectant Families After a Loss
Explore ways to develop policy that informs a program's plan to offer ongoing and individualized support to families experiencing pregnancy loss.
Engaging Expectant Families, Including Fathers
Early Head Start (EHS) staff engage pregnant mothers and expectant families as they prepare for their new baby. Connecting families to comprehensive prenatal care, such as nutrition education, oral health care, and mental health supports, is all part of the process. This includes engaging fathers from the beginning. Understanding what to expect during pregnancy and after the birth can help young families feel better prepared to face parenthood.
Resources to Share with Expectant Families
Explore and share these tip sheets and other resources for expectant families.