Using Silver Diamine Fluoride on Children's Teeth
This handout for parents describes silver diamine fluoride (SDF) and how it can be used to prevent and treat tooth decay. It also describes the benefits of using SDF on young children.
Health, Behavioral Health, and Safety
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.
Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
Learn the facts about pertussis, how to prevent it, and what to do if someone in your program has it.
Talking with Families About Depression
This resource provides tips for staff to help them have conversations with families about depression.
Caring for Young Children Living with Sickle Cell Disease
This resource includes tips and information for Head Start staff and other early childhood program staff to care for a child with sickle cell disease.
Active Supervision Posters
Use these posters to help everyone in your program remember the strategies for active supervision.
Adult Recess
Practice your adult regulation skills and have some fun playing! Follow along as the Adult Recess videos guide you through a warm up, interactive game, and closing reflection.
Vision Screening for Young Children
This resource offers information about vision screening and tips for preparing families for their child’s screening.
Optotype-based Vision Screenings
This resource offers information about optotype-based vision screening and tips for Head Start staff who conduct this screening.
Vision Screening Referrals
This resource helps support staff and families in taking the right steps when referring a child to an eye specialist.