Facilities Guidance
Log Number: ACF-OHS-IM-24-04 | Issuance Date: 10-21-2024
A program’s physical environment supports the quality and quantity of the services it provides. Browse facilities resources that helpprograms create environments that are conducive to learning. Explore resources about adhering to safety guidelines for designing, constructing, and maintaining healthy classrooms and playgrounds. Also, find materials that outline the procedures for applying for funds to purchase, construct, or make major renovations to facilities that operate Head Start programs. This includes the measures that must be taken to protect the federal interest in such facilities.
Log Number: ACF-OHS-IM-24-04 | Issuance Date: 10-21-2024
Learn about the protocols and regular drills programs can practice now to help them prepare for a natural disaster.
Identify some of the measures a program can implement immediately to prepare for a natural disaster.
Learn about the federal, state, and local regulations that programs should consider as they prepare their facilities for natural disasters.
Learn how to respond efficiently and restore program services in the aftermath of a natural disaster.
Learn how to prepare your facility to withstand the impact of a tornado.
Learn how to prepare your facility to withstand the impact of a hurricane.
Explore key resources that can help Head Start programs assess their facility’s strengths and vulnerabilities.
Learn how to anticipate the most likely natural disasters and how facilities planning can help you mitigate risks to the children and staff in your program.
Learn how to create a customized disaster management plan that addresses your facility’s specific needs.