Exploring Head Start Policy
Head Start agencies that provide services to children and families must meet the Head Start Program Performance Standards and the requirements set forth in the Head Start Act of 2007.
Incident Reporting Requirements in the Head Start Program Performance Standards
Watch this webinar to learn more about the requirements for reporting child health and safety incidents to the Office of Head Start.
Policy Clarifications for Family Child Care Staff Requirements
Review flexibilities for meeting required staff qualifications so that family child care can remain a viable and important program option for Head Start grant recipients.
Expanding Educational Freedom and Opportunities for Families in Head Start Programs
Log Number: ACF-OHS-IM-25-04 | Issuance Date: 04-29-2025
Nourishing Futures: Promoting Healthy Eating and Nutrition for Head Start Children and Families Fact Sheet
The Office of Head Start recently released ACF-OHS-IM-25-03 Promoting Healthy Eating and Nutrition for Head Start Children and Families. Here’s what you need to know about what it means for your program.
Fiscal Year 2025 Monitoring Process for Head Start Recipients
Log Number: ACF-OHS-IM-25-02 | Issuance Date: 01-17-2025
Supporting Food Security and Access to Indigenous Foods for Children and Families in Tribal Early Childhood Programs
Log Number: ACF-OHS-IM-25-01 | Issuance Date: 01-14-2025
Procedures for Tribal CCDF Lead Agencies and American Indian Alaska Native (AIAN) Head Start Grant Recipients to Jointly Apply to Use CCDF and Head Start Funds for Construction or Major Renovation of Early Childhood Facilities
Log Number: ACF-OHS-PI-25-01 | Issuance Date: 01/06/2025
Detailed Summary of Updates to the Performance Standards
These summaries provide more detail about the changes to the Performance Standards across key topics that respond to concerns affecting the sustainability of Head Start programs.
Timeline for Compliance with Updated Performance Standard Requirements
Review the timeline for compliance with updated Head Start Program Performance Standards requirements, as of Aug. 21, 2024.