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HHS Adds $61.9 Million in MAHA Funds for Head Start Nutrition Services

Landmark federal funding aims to transform healthy eating habits for the next generation of children.

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Make America’s Children Healthy Again

The MAHA Report and MAHA Strategy discuss a coordinated transformation of our food, health, and scientific systems.

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Individualized Professional Development (iPD) Portfolio

Free continuing education units (CEUs) available for all early childhood professionals through these self-paced learning courses. Explore iPD to find courses right for you.

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Office of Head Start FY26 Monitoring Kickoff
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Improving Educational Freedom for Young Children and Families
Jul 01, 2025
Incident Reporting Requirements in the Head Start Program Performance Standards
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Conversation Guide for Professionals on Substance Use, Children, and Families Training
Dec 04, 2025 | 12:00 - 04:00 pm
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Addressing Vacant Slots Due to Chronic Absenteeism in Head Start Programs
Sep 26, 2025
Fiscal Year 2026 Monitoring Process for Head Start Recipients
Sep 25, 2025
HHS Expands MAHA to Head Start Adding $61.9 Million to Nutrition Services for Children and Families
Sep 23, 2025
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