Topic: Health and Wellness
Partnering on Dental Care for Children
Oral health is an essential component of Head Start’s comprehensive care. Local partnerships ensure every child has access to dental care.
Home Visitors in WV Approach Families with Understanding
Home visitors provide comprehensive child development services in the home environment, including support of the parent-child relationship.
Brushing Up on Oral Health
Oral health is a key aspect of a child’s school readiness. Head Start promoting oral health habits in early childhood.
Drive-Through Distributions, Community Partnerships Help Mitigate Food Insecurity
Kristina Bedikian is a champion for children and families with an ability to forge community partnerships to mitigate food insecurity.
Jessica Moore Created Community despite Challenges of 2020
Early Childhood Services Director Jessica Moore’s inclusivity during COVID-19 created a network she hopes will be a model of collaboration going forward.
Therapy Dog helps Family and Staff cope with COVID
Deb Hendricks at Marion Community Schools Head Start took a creative approach to help families and staff cope with the pandemic: a therapy dog.
Neighborhood House Association Supports Staff Wellness
The Neighborhood House Association enriches lives through a continuum of education and wellness services, including staff wellness.
Health Courses at The Academy
Elevate your impact as a healthcare professional with our specialized training classes tailored for those in Head Start health services.
Social Emotional Learning Credential
Academy
April 6, 2023
Instruction and Effective Practice Health and Wellness School Readiness Instruction and Effective Practice Fall on Spring Summer Winter Credentials Education Manager On-Demand Online
Social emotional skills are the basis of learning. Facilitate social emotional learning (SEL) with Harmony SEL.
Financial Wellness: Joy (Option 2)
Learn about The Beans’ highly rated professional development programs for improving financial wellness + align your summer fun with your financial plan.