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.
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.
The Well-Visit Planner for Families
Use this Internet-based tool to help identify and prioritize health risks and concerns before the well-child appointment
Your Vision Screening and Eye Health Program
Uncorrected vision problems can affect a child’s development and school readiness. Learn about evidence-based tools that Head Start programs can use to screen children’s vision.
Health Tips for Families Series
These fact sheets provide important information to families about a variety of health topics. Families can discover useful strategies to support and improve the health and wellness of their children.
Shigella
Learn the facts about Shigella, how to prevent it and what to do if someone in your program has it.
Enterovirus
Learn the facts about Enterovirus, how to prevent it and what to do if someone in your program has it.
Tuberculosis
Learn the facts about tuberculosis (TB), how to prevent it, and what to do if someone in your program has it.
Measles
Learn the facts about the measles, how to prevent it, and what to do if someone in your program has it.
Childhood Milestones: 2 Months To 5 Years - Watch Your Child For Signs of Lead Exposure As They Grow
Use this infographic about Lead exposure to learn how Lead can impact a child's growth and development. Share it with families.
Mumps Vaccine: Preventable Diseases Infographic
Check out the infographic below to learn why the best way to protect against mumps is to get the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine. Doctors recommend that all children get the MMR vaccine to be protected from these three potentially serious diseases.