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Indoor Air Quality and Ventilation

Air quality affects the health and well-being of children, staff, and families. Following these tips can help improve indoor air quality with ventilation, filtration, and more.

Hearing Screening Fact Sheet

This fact sheet can help staff and families learn more about evidence-based hearing screening practices and follow-up.

Injury Prevention Starts at Home

Many childhood injuries are predictable and preventable. Explore tips for preventing injuries at home with this resource.

How Dental Hygienists Can Improve Oral Health for Head Start Participants

Find out how dental hygienists can work in partnership with Head Start programs to improve oral health for enrolled children and expectant families.

How Dentists Can Improve Oral Health for Head Start Participants

Learn how dentists can work in partnership with Head Start programs to improve oral health for enrolled children and expectant families.

How Medical Providers Can Help Improve Oral Health for Head Start Participants

See how medical providers like physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, and physician assistants can work in partnership with Head Start programs to improve oral health for enrolled children and expectant families.

Fragile X Syndrome

Learn about the characteristics and diagnosis of Fragile X syndrome and resources to support children and families with this inherited genetic disorder.

Using Bee CALM Backpacks with Children During Emergencies

Emergencies and disasters come in many forms, at any time or place, often with little or no warning. Supportive tools like the Bee CALM Backpack can decrease its impact on a child’s social and emotional well-being.

Caring for Children with Food Allergies

Food allergies can be serious, and it is important that caregivers know how to help care for children who have them. Explore tips and information about food allergies and intolerances here.

Asthma

Asthma is a leading chronic illness among children in the United States. This resource can help you provide families with facts about asthma, including triggers and how to support children with asthma.

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