Vision Screening Tools for Very Young Children
Learn about the importance of vision screening and its impact on vision development.
Physical Health
Health is the foundation of school readiness. To help children thrive, Head Start staff ensure that children are up to date on immunizations and their state’s Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) schedule, learn healthy habits, and can access the care they need. Head Start programs also promote the physical and social and emotional well-being of families and staff.
Protect Your Child with Vaccines
Learn how vaccines can protect young children from 14 dangerous diseases. Get tips on talking with parents about infant vaccines.
Health Tips for Families Series: Full Collections
Head Start health managers can use these fact sheets in programs and communities to strengthen the health and wellness of all children and families.
Bed Bugs: Managing the Itch Factor
Questions about bed bugs in early childhood settings are common, and understanding the bugs can inform program policies, procedures, and educational efforts. Explore information on identifying and managing bed bugs.
Healthy Home Visiting: Tummy Time Podcast
Listen to this podcast for home visitors on helping families promote tummy time with their babies.
Active Play: Health Tips for Families
This fact sheet includes tips families can use to help young children develop positive active play behaviors.
Tummy Time and Free Play for Infants
Tummy Time is a simple position with enormous benefits! Home visitors have a unique opportunity to partner with families and help them understand the importance of tummy time and how to add it to their routine.
Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment
The Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT) service is Medicaid's comprehensive and preventive child health program for individuals under the age of 21.
Physical Health
Health is the foundation of school readiness. To help children thrive, Head Start programs promote the physical, social, and emotional well-being of families and staff.
Promoting Early Hearing Screening and the Use of Assistive Technology
Learn the importance of communication development for young children, including those with disabilities. Find strategies to improve your screening practices.