1. What about Head Start? Presented by Tahsia Ashford, State Content Specialist, Region IV Head Start Training and Technical Assistance, STG International

2. Nationally……… There are 1,591 Head Start programs In 2009, Head Start served over 904,000 pregnant mothers, infants, toddlers and preschool children

3. Region IV Head Start Alabama Florida Georgia Kentucky Mississippi North Carolina South Carolina Tennessee

4. Early Childhood Development Assessing Including children w/disabilities Creating environments Dual Language Learners Individualizing Involving parents & families

5. Child Health Environmental Health & Safety Medical Health Nutrition Oral Health

6. Mental Health Early Identification Resources & support for families Special help for children’s individualized needs

7. Family & Community Partnerships Community Partnerships Crisis support Family Literacy Family Services Parent Involvement Self-sufficiency

8. Reauthorization…… 2007 thru Sept. 2012 Includes homeless children & families categorically eligible….. Collaborate with agencies to recruit and serve…….

9. More info at….. Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov