Office of Head Start

WIC and Head Start share a goal of supporting the health and well-being of young children and families. 🤝 Explore 10 strategies to strengthen their collaboration and make a greater impact. 📖 Learn more: bit.ly/4m0Ls14 #Nutrition #NourishingFutures

Make nutritional education fun and engaging! 🍎🥦 Use these creative and interactive ideas to introduce young children to healthy eating habits in exciting ways. Find nutrition tips and resources in OHS’s Small Bites newsletter! 📩 Subscribe today: headstart.gov/subscribe

INSPIRING: @HeadStartgov programs are transforming children's nutrition experiences! At Lewis and Clark Early Childhood Program, kids tend gardens & harvest vegetables for their meals. Learn more: bit.ly/45tJtwe #NourishingFutures

📣 BIG NEWS: @ACFHHS announces the availability of supplemental funding to boost nutrition services for Head Start children & families! This initiative supports the #MakeAmericaHealthyAgain agenda by investing in early childhood nutrition. Learn more: bit.ly/45bJpzR

Our programs are fueled by the passion and commitment of Head Start educators. You have changed the lives of countless children and families. 💗 We appreciate your service, your passion, and the impact that you make within communities. #60YearsOfHeadStart #HappyBdayHeadStart

Join us in honoring 60 incredible years of the Head Start program. 🎉 Since 1965, we’ve helped millions of children and families thrive through early learning, health, and family support. #HappyBDayHeadStart #60YearsOfHeadStart

Head Start educators are the heart of the program. 💙 You've empowered families and shaped futures — all while growing as leaders. Thank you for your dedication! ✨ #60YearsOfHeadStart #HappyBdayHeadStart

The Head Start program has built strong, healthy futures for 60 years! 💪 Learn more about the Head Start commitment to children’s health: headstart.gov/policy/im/acf-… #HappyBdayHeadStart #60YearsOfHeadStart

On May 18, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson announced Project Head Start from the White House Rose Garden. 📅 That summer, it reached 560,000 children and families across the nation. Watch the historic moment: bit.ly/3ZmyRvE #60YearsOfHeadStart #HappyBDayHeadStart

🎉 Celebrating 60 years of Head Start! Thanks to parents, staff, agencies & partners who've shaped our journey. 💙 Join @SecKennedy, @ACFHHS, @Laurietoddsmith, @LSFHealthSys, @ChildrensFriend & @JenGarner in wishing Head Start a Happy 60th! 🎉 #HappyBdayHeadStart

ACF’s Office of Head Start will not approve the use of federal funding for any training or technical assistance or other program expenditures that promote DEI initiatives. Grantees have been notified. See the latest guidance: acf.gov/media/press/20…

I had a wonderful visit at a Head Start program in Alexandria, Virginia today. As we celebrate National Nutrition Month, @HHSGov is reinforcing its commitment to Make America Healthy Again by prioritizing healthy eating and nutrition for Head Start grantees. We are encouraging programs to switch from low-fat dairy – which the antiquated Dietary Guidelines require them to promote – to full fat/whole milk.

Today, @SecKennedy visited the Greater Mount Vernon Community Head Start in Gum Springs, VA. Nutrition services have been a hallmark of the Head Start program since its inception. HHS is excited to continue to build on this legacy. Healthy eating is critical for children’s brain development, immune health, and overall growth.

The Nutrition Information Memorandum emphasizes Head Start’s role in promoting good nutrition, addressing food insecurity, and fostering a lifelong love of healthy foods. 🍎🥕 Read more: bit.ly/3Y3hSxL

Make every mealtime count! Try some of these tips to create a safe and nurturing feeding environment for your baby. 🥣🍽️ For more on healthy feeding visit: bit.ly/3DU2xc6 Also, explore our new healthy eating and nutrition fact sheet here: bit.ly/4bH5MQC

We’re continuously exploring innovative ways to connect and share updates with you. For the latest news and developments from the Administration for Children and Families, please follow our main account @ACFHHS. Thank you for your support – we look forward to engaging with you!

Today, we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a champion for justice and opportunity for all. 💙 #MLKDay

The new course Foundations of Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation is not just for Mental Health Consultants (MHC)— anyone interested in MHC can access this iPD course. Learn how MHC can improve support for children and families: bit.ly/4ae7cS2

Prioritize your well-being! Managing stress is key to a healthier you. Completing breathing and movement exercises can help you manage stress. Discover more ways on how mindful moments can help your self-care practice: bit.ly/3PzgVbL #SelfCare #Wellness

People are more likely to receive treatment and recover when their families, friends, providers, and communities show them respect and compassion. Head Start programs can support families who are affected by substance use. 💚 #Addiction #Recovery