Substance Use Disorder and the Family
Substance Use Disorder and the Family is a course available on the Individualized Professional Development Portfolio that can help you support families affected by substance use disorders.
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.
Understanding Mental Health Consultation in Head Start Programs
Use this resource to learn more about mental health consultation and how to find a consultant who meets your Head Start program’s unique needs.
Learning Course About Supporting Healing and Resilience
The course provides family services professionals with foundational knowledge about trauma, healing, and resilience. Learn the impact of trauma and strategies you can apply to yourself and families in your program.
Mindfulness in Head Start Settings
Mindfulness in Head Start Settings is a course available on the Individualized Professional Development Portfolio that offers mindfulness strategies for adults and children.
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.
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.