Maintaining Technology and Information Systems
Know how to maintain the technology in your program needed to monitor continuous improvement and increase reliance on data collection and analysis.
Program Management and Fiscal Operations
Staff Recruitment and Retention
Explore this document to find examples of state systems and policies that support recruiting and retaining a highly qualified workforce. Also, find additional research and resources on the topic.
Benefits of Early Head Start-Child Care Partnerships: Quality Early Learning for Infants, Toddlers, and Families
Find out how Early Head Start-Child Care (EHS-CC) Partnerships help to support infants, toddlers, and families. Learn about their experiences as they share their real-life stories.
Governance Readiness Assessment
The Governance Readiness Assessment helps organizations review their processes. Governing bodies can use it to assess their capacity to oversee and monitor a Head Start program.
Governance, Leadership, and Oversight Capacity Screener and Certification
This screener identifies ways to improve program governance and build leadership capacity. The accompanying form certifies that programs conducted the required screening.
Supporting Teachers to Meet Staff Qualifications
Learn to identify appropriate practices for meeting the Head Start Program Performance Standards on staff qualifications.
Resources for Safe Playgrounds
Playgrounds are a fundamental part of the childhood experience and should be safe havens for children. The resources on this page feature safety guidelines for designing, constructing, and maintaining playgrounds.
Real Property Status Report (SF-429)
As described in ACF-IM-HS-17-01 Facilities Guidance, all grantees, including those with no covered real property, are instructed to use and submit standard form (SF) Real Property Status Report 429. Go to the Grants.gov Forms Repository for the latest versions of the forms.
Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements: Regulations and Related Resources
Use these resources to become familiar with the expectations and impact of the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements regulations for your organization.
Continental United States Per Diem Rates for Federal Travel Customers
This publication provides per diem rates for Federal travel in the continental United States. Federal travel customers will find this resource useful when planning and arranging their travel activities.