Health Literacy Toolkit for Early Childhood Programs
Health managers and others who plan health services can use this toolkit to support the use of health literacy practices in early childhood programs.
Families as Learners
These resources guide staff in supporting parents and families as they learn about their child’s unique personality, developmental path, and learning style. They also address the learning that parents and families engage in to support their own goals. In the Parent, Family, and Community Engagement Framework, Families as Learners is one of the seven family outcomes that impact child outcomes.
Health Literacy Guiding Principles for Early Childhood Programs
Head Start and other early childhood programs focused on health literacy can improve the well-being of children, families, and staff. This resource helps early childhood programs become health literate.
Career Goals: Exploration and Next Steps
This video gives Head Start program staff tangible ways to discover families’ strengths, career interests, and ways to leverage families’ skills as they explore career options.
Partnering with Families to Pursue Employment and Career Goals
Families' employment and career goals may change during emergencies. Learn how to partner with families to identify their immediate and long-term goals and access key resources.
Partnering with Families to Pursue Education and Training Goals
Families' education and training goals may change during emergencies. Learn how to partner with families to identify their immediate and long-term goals and access key resources.
How Head Start Can Help You Pursue Education and Training Goals
Your education and training goals may change during emergencies. Learn how program staff can partner with you to identify immediate and long-term goals and access helpful resources.
Supporting Families' Employment, Education, and Financial Goals During Difficult Times
In this webinar, learn about the free tools and resources Head Start programs can share with families to help them work toward their employment, education, career, and financial goals.
Connecting Parents with Apprenticeship Programs
Learn how Head Start programs can play a role in connecting families with apprenticeship programs in their area and help them earn a pay while working on a credential.
Partnering with Community Colleges to Support Student Parents
In this webinar, learn how Head Start programs can help student parents find higher education programs in their area.
Family Engagement, Language, and Literacy Webinar Series
Watch this webinar series to learn ways to partner with parents and families to help their children develop language and literacy skills.