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.
Mental Health
Head Start programs support the mental health of children, families, and staff every day. Early childhood mental health is the same as social and emotional well-being. It is a child’s developing capacity to express and regulate emotions, form trusting relationships, explore, and learn—all in the cultural context of family and community. The mental health of children and the adults that care for them is essential for school readiness.
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.
How Children Respond to Stress and Trauma
This resource helps families and Head Start staff understand the effects of stress and trauma, so children can get the support and care they need to cope.
Talking with Families About Depression
This resource provides tips for staff to help them have conversations with families about depression.
Q&A Fireside Chat with Director Khari M. Garvin
Office of Head Start leadership discuss the role of Head Start programs and strategic approaches to strengthening mental health supports. Discover strategies to decrease the stigma associated with mental health.
Strategies to Promote the Mental Health and Well-being of Children, Families, and the Early Care and Education Workforce
Learn about strategies that can support Head Start grant recipients to strengthen mental health supports for children and families.
Strategies and Recommendations for Supporting Mental Health
Log Number: ACF-OHS-IM-24-01 | Issuance Date: 05-09-2024
Adult Recess
Practice your adult regulation skills and have some fun playing! Follow along as the Adult Recess videos guide you through a warm up, interactive game, and closing reflection.
Talking About Marijuana with Families and Staff
These webinars share strategies for talking with families and staff about marijuana use. Learn how to make child safety a priority by using a nonbiased and strength-based approach.
Head Start Programs, Indigenous Families, and Addiction
Learn about the experiences of Indigenous people and how to make substance use recovery support more responsive. Find out how Head Start programs can create a culture of health and well-being for staff and families.