ERSEA Insights
This resource outlines strategies and guiding questions to help programs build and maintain responsive ERSEA systems.
ERSEA
Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, and Attendance (ERSEA) tasks are some of the most important work performed by Head Start programs. ERSEA governs how programs determine eligibility, enroll children, and track attendance. Discover resources to help programs assess the needs of their communities and recruit the children and families most in need. Explore materials and tools to help programs market their services, and develop and implement selection criteria. Also, find resources to identify community partners and better address community needs.
Enrollment Reductions and Conversion of Head Start Slots to Early Head Start Slots
Log Number: ACF-IM-HS-22-09 | Issuance Date: 11-07-2022
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.
Enrollment Forward in 10 Minutes Video Series
In the Enrollment Forward in 10 Minutes videos, grant recipients share program approaches to workforce recruiting and identifying eligible children to receive Head Start services.
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.
SNAP as Public Assistance for Head Start Eligibility FAQs
Read answers to FAQs about the guidance that adds the receipt of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to Head Start eligibility criteria.
SNAP Eligibility for Head Start Services
Learn more about how the receipt of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits now qualifies families for Head Start eligibility.
#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.