Health and School Readiness of Young Black Boys
This resource highlights the social determinants of health and health disparities that Black boys experience. Learn ways to reduce health disparities and improve health equity.
Health Equity
These resources address health disparities, social determinants of health, and efforts to close the disparities gap. Resources address differences in physical health, mental health, safety, nutrition, and oral health outcomes based on race, ethnicity, socio-economic status, education, housing status, and other factors.
Head Start Environmental Exposure Mapping Tool
An interactive mapping tool and resource dashboard to identify where Head Start locations may be exposed to environmental hazards, with case studies and other resources for staff and others seeking to protect children.
Nutrition Services Are a Health Equity Intervention
Comprehensive nutrition services in Head Start programs can improve child and family health outcomes. This video explores how to address disparities through nutrition services.
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.
Pregnancy-related Health Disparities for Black Families
This resource helps Head Start staff understand pregnancy-related health disparities that affect Black families.
Pregnancy-related Health Disparities for American Indian and Alaska Native Families
This resource helps Head Start staff understand pregnancy-related health disparities that affect American Indian Alaska Native families.
Tools and Strategies for Better Organizational Health Literacy
This video introduces the Health Literacy Toolkit for Early Childhood Programs and its role in helping organizations become health literate and support positive health outcomes for children and families.
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.
Leveraging Sources of Resilience to Support Mental Health
Watch this webinar recording to learn how to connect Head Start children, families, and staff with community resources that promote resilience and strengthen their mental health.
Child Care Health Consultants Advancing Health Equity
This webinar explores ways CCHCs can apply principles of health equity and cultural competence to address health disparities and foster linkages to community resources.