Health Manager Orientation Guide
Use this guide to orient Head Start health managers to their role and to strengthen the provision of health and behavioral health services across your program.
Immunization Schedules
Find current immunization schedules (from the CDC) for children ages birth through 6 years old, catch-up schedules for children birth to 18 years old and the adult schedule by vaccine and age group.
Head Start Health Services Competencies
These tools, for new and experienced staff, address science-informed practices for early childhood health staff. Each is indicative of an attitude, knowledge, or skill. Use this for professional development.
Health Services Advisory Committee
Health Services Advisory Committees (HSACs) help programs to make decisions about health services. Learn how to plan, execute, and evaluate your HSAC.
Steps to Take if There Is Lead in Your Drinking Water
This tip sheet will answer your questions about what to do if there is lead in your program's drinking water.
Keeping Children Safe in Vehicles
Use this tip sheet to support families in keeping children safe in and around vehicles.
Helping Children, Families, and Communities Cope with Grief
Watch this video to learn strategies and find Sesame Workshop resources to help children and others cope with grief.
Using a Trauma-informed Lens to Address Children’s Behavior
Watch this video to learn how to respond to and prevent challenging behavior through a trauma-informed lens. Discover a variety of strategies to help young children learn about feelings and regulation.
Using Silver Diamine Fluoride on Children's Teeth
This handout for parents describes silver diamine fluoride (SDF) and how it can be used to prevent and treat tooth decay. It also describes the benefits of using SDF on young children.
Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
Learn the facts about pertussis, how to prevent it, and what to do if someone in your program has it.