Mental Health Planning for Disaster and Trauma
Explore how staff can plan and prepare before a natural disaster for the mental health needs of children, families, and staff that follow in the wake of an event.
Head Start Heals: Podcast Series
The Head Start Heals campaign increases awareness about how Head Start programs are uniquely qualified to address trauma and promote resilience in young children and families.
This podcast series covers a variety of relevant topics to provide Head Start staff with information, strategies, and resources to support children and families during difficult times. Learn how to communicate about race, coping with grief and loss, mental health planning for disaster and trauma, and equity.
Recognizing Trauma and Building Resilience
Learn the definition of trauma and how it impacts young children. Discover how programs can be more trauma-informed.
Our Role in Equity
Explore the role of Head Start leaders and staff in supporting equity in their programs and in the services they offer.
Talking to Children About Race
Discover how Head Start staff can talk about race with toddlers and preschoolers.
Coping with Grief and Loss
Find out how Head Start staff can recognize their role in supporting children and families when they experience a loss.
Sensitive Conversations with Families
This podcast supports Early Head Start and Head Start staff to hold sensitive conversations with families on topics occurring outside of the classroom.