Millions of working parents have cut working hours or leave the workforce altogether to care for their young children. Senator Dianne Feinstein, Senator Alex Padilla: Pass the #AmericanFamiliesPlan to help build an #earlylearning system that works for America's working families. #SolveChildCare

#Childcare workers in our communities often earn poverty wages. Dedicated federal investment in child care would finally reward #ECE educators for the invaluable work they do. Senator Dianne Feinstein, Senator Alex Padilla: please support proposals that will #SolveChildCare.

Normalize putting giant backpacks on tiny toddlers and sharing the pictures! 💙💙💙💙

Welcome back #HeadStartCuties! We are happy to see everyone safely back in the classroom! Cincinnati Community Action Agency Head Start #HeadStartForward

Make sure to get your flu shot before flu season hits! Check out this information on the flu vaccination and its important here:

Kindergarten transitions are most successful when families engage in their child's education and development. Explore these ways to include families as leaders in your program: buff.ly/2GRBr7A #LeadersinSchoolReadiness

Following the tragic shooting in Buffalo New York this week, families and teachers have been asking for resources about how to talk to children about what has happened. This resource may be helpful! nmvvrc.org/media/wbuhhigx…

"The Head Start fathering program is like a life support to me." – Head Start father. Explore our Birth to 5 Father Engagement Guide here: buff.ly/3u3ZPHk

Are you an educator struggling to understand mass violence events and discuss them with your children? Check out this resource organized by Charleston's National Crime Victims Research and Treatment Center and National Child Traumatic Stress Network: nmvvrc.org/media/k1xp32ev…

Check out National Head Start Association Summer Learning Series! Many virtual offerings, next is Tomorrow: #headstart #vahsa #earlychildhood #preschool nhsa.org/resource/early…

“American Indian, Alaska Native, & Black women are two to three times more likely than white women to die of pregnancy-related causes.” See how Head Start services can address #health disparities in #pregnancy: buff.ly/3LqhFvQ

Transitioning from a Head Start program to kindergarten can be challenging for children, families, and educators. Find strategies on how to implement successful transition practices: buff.ly/31573LS #KeepTheirHeadStart

👋Are you a parent or educator looking to increase your child's self esteem, sense of safety, and positive behaviors... in just five to ten minutes each day? Try special time! Watch the full video and find more tips and tricks for behavior management at shorturl.at/dxORW

📢Hey there parents and teachers!📢 Let's work together to use ✨ LABELED PRAISE ✨ to increase your child's positive behaviors at home and in the classroom. Don't forget to check out our website for more resources on behavior management: chsheadstartconsul.wixsite.com/ecmhc

Responsive and positive relationships are the foundation for learning. Learn about fostering safe learning spaces with tips from the ECLKC: buff.ly/39q9ZMV

Parents, families and caregivers can now protect their children from COVID-19 by getting children 6 months through 5 years of age vaccinated. Share the linked resources with your families and networks. #headstart #vahsa #covid19 #sleevesupforheadstart acf.hhs.gov/ecd/news/pedia…

Do you find yourself struggling to reduce unwanted child behaviors in your classroom or home? 🤔Well, look no further! Here's a clip from our tutorial on ACTIVE IGNORING. Watch the full video on our website: chsheadstartconsul.wixsite.com/ecmhc

July is National #MinorityMentalHealth Awareness Month. #DYK? NIMHD offers mental health resources in multiple languages via our #LanguageAccessPortal. Check it out! bit.ly/3t3S05A

July is #SocialWellnessMonth. Many kids struggle to separate from their caregivers to try in new activities in the summer. And, it can be a challenge for caregivers to let go, too! If this is true for your family, apply these tips to get your kiddo socializing this summer!

Parents: Have your children ages 6 months and older been vaccinated against #COVID19? If not, check that off your back to school to-do list today. Talk to your child’s doctor or find a vaccine at vaccines.gov.