Safety Practices

Building a Culture of Safety Campaign

The Office of Head Start’s (OHS) top priority is to create safe spaces that families and communities can trust. Every Head Start staff member, leader, and family plays an important role in safeguarding children and preventing safety concerns. We are launching this campaign to provide resources and in-depth support to the Head Start community.

Learn more about the campaign and why it’s so important in this short video from Director Khari M. Garvin.

Approaches to Preventing and Addressing Child Health and Safety Incidents

Watch this video that discusses four key ways to promote positive learning experiences for Head Start children and prevent incidents that can jeopardize their well-being.

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Preventing and Addressing Child Incidents Through an Education Lens

Watch this Teacher Time episode, 10 Tips for Creating Supportive Environments That Can Prevent Behaviors that Challenge Us, which focuses on useful tips for setting up the physical environment, transitions, schedules, routines, and more.

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Preventing Child Incidents Through Effective Systems

Watch this video to learn how enhanced systems thinking can proactively address child incidents within Head Start programs.

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