Health Manager Orientation Guide
Use this guide to orient Head Start health managers to their role and to strengthen the provision of health and behavioral health services across your program.
Health, Behavioral Health, and Safety
Immunization Schedules
Find current immunization schedules (from the CDC) for children ages birth through 6 years old, catch-up schedules for children birth to 18 years old and the adult schedule by vaccine and age group.
Head Start Health Services Competencies
These tools, for new and experienced staff, address science-informed practices for early childhood health staff. Each is indicative of an attitude, knowledge, or skill. Use this for professional development.
Health and Mental Health Services Advisory Committee
Health Services Advisory Committees (HSACs) help programs to make decisions about health services. Learn how to plan, execute, and evaluate your HSAC.
Brushing Your Child's Teeth
Brushing with fluoride toothpaste helps prevent tooth decay (cavities). Learn when to begin brushing a child’s teeth and how often.
Protecting Children from Lead Paint
This tip sheet describes how to find out if your building has lead paint and how to reduce the risk of lead exposure for children.
Talking About Substance Use and Pregnancy During Home Visits
This resource provides tips for home visitors about how to talk with families about substance use during pregnancy.
How Substance Use Can Affect Pregnancy
This resource for families discusses how using substances while pregnant can affect how a baby grows before and after they are born.
Tips for Working with a Ventilation Consultant
Read this tip sheet to learn how ventilation consultants help early childhood programs assess their ventilation systems and recommend improvements in center-based facilities and family child care homes.
The Difference Between Oral Exams and Oral Health Screenings
Both dental exams and oral health screenings help assess the health of children’s mouths, but they serve different purposes. Learn why an oral health screening does not take the place of an oral exam.