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Health Literacy Guiding Principles for Early Childhood Programs

WebEarly childhood programs can include health literacy principles in all products and services. Doing so makes it easier for staff and families to understand and use the …

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Nutrition ECLKC

WebNutrition. Good nutrition is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Eating healthy foods helps children get the nutrients their bodies need to stay healthy, active, …

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Health Literacy: Health Tips for Families ECLKC

WebHealth literacy is how well someone is able to obtain, process, and understand basic health information and health care services. It includes the ability to …

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An Introduction to Health Literacy ECLKC

WebHealthy People 2030 introduces an updated, two-pronged definition of health literacy: it is personal and organizational. In this video, we explore this revised definition, …

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Caring for Our Children: Standards and Resources ECLKC

WebPrint. Caring for Our Children: Standards and Resources. Caring for Our Children (CFOC) is a set of national standards that represent the best practices — based …

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Family Support and Well-being ECLKC

WebFamily well-being occurs when all family members are safe, healthy, and have chances for educational advancement and economic mobility. Support services such as …

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COVID-19 Risk Reduction Strategies: Posters ECLKC

WebThese posters feature strategies to stay healthy. Display them to remind staff and families of the steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and other illnesses. 8x10. …

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Improving Oral Health Literacy Brightens Children's Smiles

WebIn this webinar, Sesame Street in Communities and an oral health expert offer information on why oral health literacy matters. They uncover practical resources …

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Creating Healthy and Safe Environments ECLKC

WebView this webinar to consider how child care health consultants (CCHCs) can collaborate with Head Start directors and teachers to create healthy and safe …

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Engaging Families of Children with Disabilities ECLKC

WebEngaging families of children with disabilities is essential to supporting children’s learning and development. It is rooted in foundational Head Start resources, …

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Mental Health ECLKC

WebMental Health. Head Start and Early Head Start programs support the mental health of children, families, and staff every day. Early childhood mental health is the …

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Promoting Oral Health for Adults ECLKC

WebPrint. Promoting Oral Health for Adults. A healthy mouth is just as important for adults' overall health and well-being as it is for children. When adults have a healthy …

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National Center on Health, Behavioral Health, and Safety (NCHBHS

WebThe National Center on Health, Behavioral Health, and Safety is awarded to Education Development Center, Inc. in collaboration with the Georgetown University …

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Relationship-based Competencies to Support Family Engagement

WebIn this series, learn more about the core knowledge and competencies early childhood professionals need. Find out how these skills are key to engaging families …

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National Standards for Health and Safety Guidance ECLKC

WebResource Type: Video. National Centers: Health, Behavioral Health, and Safety. Series: Child Care Health Consultation Webinar Series. Last Updated: October …

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Parent, Family, and Community Engagement Simulation: Boosting …

WebWhat you do and say matters! Explore and practice everyday strategies to develop Positive Goal-Oriented Relationships with a family. These relationships are key …

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Parent, Family, and Community Engagement (PFCE) Framework

WebThe Office of Head Start (OHS) Parent, Family, and Community Engagement (PFCE) Framework is a road map for progress. It is a research-based approach to …

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How Can You Promote Good Oral Health

WebHead Start ® and Early Head Start ® word marks and logos are registered trademarks owned by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

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Office of Head Start Leadership ECLKC

WebGet acquainted with leadership staff from the Office of Head Start (OHS) at the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) in the U.S. Department of Health and …

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Family Services Managers’ Seasonal Program Planning Tool

WebThis tool is designed to help family services managers like you plan your tasks and activities over a program year. As an organizing principle, the tool uses the …

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Safety Practices ECLKC

WebEarly childhood programs keep children safe when their facilities, materials, and equipment are hazard-free and all staff use safety practices such as active supervision. Find …

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Home at Head Start with Director Garvin ECLKC

WebLoss of housing or housing instability is a major stressor for families. In these circumstances, young children may experience a variety of challenges related to health, …

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Overview of the Family Services Role in Head Start Programs

WebThere are approximately 18,000 family services professionals currently working in Head Start programs. Their work is at the heart of how Head Start programs …

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Head Start Environmental Exposure Mapping Tool ECLKC

WebThe Head Start Environmental Exposure Mapping Tool uses Head Start administrative data to show the relative exposure of Head Start service locations and …

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Promoting Staff Well-being ECLKC

WebPromoting Staff Well-being. Head Start and Early Head Start staff are better able to provide the care and nurturing children need to thrive when programs focus on …

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Using Mixed-age Groups to Support Continuity of Care in Center …

WebMixed-age grouping means placing children whose age range spans more than two years (Pool, Bijleveld, and Tavecchio 2000) within the same group or class. You …

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