Conducting Family Services Staff Interviews
This resource offers sample interview questions that Head Start managers, supervisors, and directors can use when hiring family services professionals and home visitors.
Human Resources
Head Start programs are only as good as their people. Explore resources on this topic to ensure that staff members and volunteers have the credentials and competencies needed to provide quality Head Start services. Learn ways to safeguard program staff’s health, wellness, and engagement, and to emphasize training and professional development. Find a range of instructional resources, including federal and regional training, technical assistance (TTA) staff, and online materials.
5-step Recruitment Strategy for Hiring Family Services Staff
Family services staff are essential to engaging families in Head Start programs. Thoughtful and intentional recruitment strategies can help you find and hire qualified candidates who are a good fit for the role.
Guide to Developing Job Descriptions for Family Services Staff
This resource is designed to inform and guide the development of a comprehensive job description for family services professionals who work directly with families in Head Start programs.
Nurturing Employee Fit
Consider these strategies when assessing and fostering employee fit in your program.
Conducting Effective Interviews
Learn how to conduct effective interviews in today’s ECE landscape.
Use of Federal Early Childhood Program Funds to Improve Access to Housing-Related Supports for the Early Childhood Workforce in Tribal Communities
Log Number: ACF-OHS-IM-24-05 | Issuance Date: 11-01-2024
Leadership Coaches Drive Organizational Growth
Learn about leadership coaching and how it can pave the way for sustained success.
7 C's of Reboarding
Use this framework to smoothly reintroduce employees after absences, role changes, or broader organizational shifts
Staff Retention – Stay Tools
Stay tools provide valuable retention information to leadership and Human Resources staff. Explore what makes employees stay or leave an organization.
Increase Employee Engagement and Retention with Stay Tools
Use this HR tool to both understand staff's motivations and create a more positive work environment, boosting employee morale, engagement, and retention.