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Designation Renewal System Changes in 2020

Explore revisions to the conditions for competitive designation that target grantees with lower performance or systemic problems and promote continuous quality improvement.

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Responding to COVID-19

Learn the steps Head Start and Early Head Start programs should take to prevent the introduction and spread of coronavirus among their staff, children, and families.

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Responding to Food Insecurity During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Food insecurity has worsened during the pandemic. Head Start and Early Head Start programs are encouraged to continue being innovative in meeting children’s nutritional needs.

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About Head Start

The Office of Head Start (OHS) helps young children from low-income families prepare to succeed in school through local programs. Head Start and Early Head Start programs promote children's development through services that support early learning, health, and family well-being.

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How to Apply

Review the steps to apply for a Head Start program.

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FY 2021 Head Start Monitoring Protocols

Explore the instruments used to gather information to assess core performance areas of Head Start and Early Head Start grantees.

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Head Start Heals Campaign

Find ways to effectively work with mental health consultants, address challenging behaviors, and have difficult conversations with families.

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Counting Young Children in the 2020 Census

It's time for the 2020 U.S. Census. Help your state receive its share of billions of federal dollars for community resources.

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