Health, Behavioral Health, and Safety

The Buzz About Using the Bee CALM Backpack

Watch this video to learn all about the Bee CALM backpack, including what is is, how to use it, and what to include in your own backpack.

Understanding Mental Health Consultation in Head Start Programs

Use this resource to learn more about mental health consultation and how to find a consultant who meets your Head Start program’s unique needs.

Playground Safety Tips for Early Childhood Programs

This video focuses on how to prevent injuries by taking steps to make your playground a safer place. Learn how to create outdoor play areas that minimize risk and maximize opportunities for learning and play.

Toileting Independence in Preschool-age Children

This resource offers ways that adults can support children who are learning to use the toilet independently.

Mindfulness in Head Start Settings

Mindfulness in Head Start Settings is a course available on the Individualized Professional Development Portfolio that offers mindfulness strategies for adults and children.

Using Health Literacy to Improve My Family's Health

Give this resource with tips to build health literacy to families when you talk with them about their health concerns and goals.

Home Visitor’s Guide to Helping Families Reduce the Spread of Illness

Use this resource to learn about healthy behaviors to reduce germs and how to share information with families during home visits.

Families as Partners in Healthy Active Living

Head Start programs can model healthy behaviors and partner with families in support of healthy habits at home. Use this resource to learn about how to partner with families to promote healthy active living.

Testing Your Facility's Drinking Water for Lead

The only way to know if there is lead in your program’s water is to test it. This tip sheet will answer your questions about testing for lead in your program's drinking water.

Steps to Take if There Is Lead in Your Drinking Water

This tip sheet will answer your questions about what to do if there is lead in your program's drinking water.