Promoting Staff Well-being
Explore these resource collections to learn about strategies to promote physical and mental health for staff in Head Start programs.
Health, Behavioral Health, and Safety
Head Start Heals Campaign
The Head Start Heals campaign increases awareness about how Head Start programs are uniquely qualified to address trauma and promote resilience in young children and families. Explore resources to support this work.
Trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences
In this overview, learn about the impact of trauma and adverse childhood experiences on children's development.
Trauma and Resilience
Explore this collection of resources to learn how trauma affects young children and find strategies to reduce its effects in children and adults.
Improving Outcomes for Opioid-Exposed Newborns: Together, We Can Do Better
Learn how Head Start programs can support families impacted by substance use. Find out how to support infants exposed to opioids. Hear about the most effective treatments for opioid addiction.
Impact of Substance Use on Children and Families
Learn about the effects of opioids on exposed infants and children. Find out how Head Start programs can support children and families impacted by opioid and other substance use disorders.
Evidence-Based Treatment of Perinatal Substance Use Disorders
Head Start programs can support children and families impacted by substance use. Learn about perinatal opioid use and effective opioid addiction treatments. Explore ways to connect families to community services.
Head Start and the Opioid Crisis
Learn ways Head Start can support families impacted by substance use. Find out how programs collaborate with city and state agencies, doctors, and schools to create a network of resources for families.
Supporting Caregivers Affected by Substance Use Disorders
In this series of videos, learn ways Head Start can support families impacted by opioid and substance use. Find out how programs can support staff who may need help caring for themselves as they care for others.
Substance Use Disorders: Head Start Success Stories
In this series of videos, explore stories from three Head Start families affected by opioid and substance use. Discover how Head Start provided support on their journeys to recovery.