Do you do
Health & Nutrition
for Head Start?
Welcome to your
new home.
Health
One-stop shop for health.
What's included?
Track progress on mandated health events
Keep children up-to-date on medical and oral health
Track referrals and follow-up services
Mental Health
Social-emotional screenings and referrals.
What's included?
Collaborate with parents to meet social-emotional needs
Maintain a mental health consultant
Support family mental health and wellness
Nutrition
Screenings, assessments, follow-ups.
What's included?
Track meals and nutrition
Promote learning during meals and snacks
Safe and Sanitary Environments
Strong health and safety policies.
What's included?
Provide staff training on health and safety expectations
Complete timely staff background checks
Establish emergency preparedness plans
Conduct preventative maintenance
Expectant families
Does your agency serve pregnant mothers?
What's included?
Track services for expectant families
Engage in family partnership process with expectant families
Schedule newborn visits
