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Nourishing Futures with Healthy Eating and Nutrition

Visit this page to learn more about the Promoting Healthy Eating and Nutrition for Head Start Children and Families campaign.

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Expanding Educational Freedom and Opportunities for Families in Head Start Programs

This Information Memorandum outlines Head Start programs’ critical role in promoting parent choice.

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Individualized Professional Development (iPD) Portfolio

Free continuing education units (CEUs) available for all early childhood professionals through these self-paced learning courses. Explore iPD to find courses right for you.

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Family Services Staff Recruitment and Hiring Toolkit

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Videos & Webinars

Improving Educational Freedom for Young Children and Families
Jul 01, 2025
Incident Reporting Requirements in the Head Start Program Performance Standards
Jun 30, 2025
Building Your Talent Benches
Jun 25, 2025
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Upcoming Events

MyPeers Orientation for Health and Family Staff
Aug 05, 2025 | 04:00 - 04:45 pm
Todo sobre el Coaching Companion de Head Start
Aug 06, 2025 | 03:00 - 04:00 pm
Launching the 2026–2028 Tribal Early Learning Initiative (TELI) Collaborative Cohort
Aug 07, 2025 | 03:00 - 04:00 pm
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One-time Supplemental Funds for Nutrition and Healthy Eating for Head Start Children and Families
Jul 29, 2025
Expanding Educational Freedom and Opportunities for Families in Head Start Programs
Apr 29, 2025
Promoting Healthy Eating and Nutrition for Head Start Children and Families
Mar 11, 2025
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