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Eating Well from the Ground Up

Good nutrition helps children grow, develop, and maintain a healthy weight. In this resource, find healthy eating strategies for families and staff.
Celebrate Fathers in Head Start Programs

Learn about the importance of the father–child relationship and what Head Start programs can do to support it.
Eligibility for Children in Kinship Care

Review the IM for information about ways children in kinship care can be eligible for Head Start programs.

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