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Together for Head Start Grantee Office Hours (Jan-June)
Together for Head Start Grantee Office Hours (Jan-June)
Proposed Changes to CCDF
Federal Register :: Restoring Flexibility in the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)
Federal Register :: Restoring Flexibility in the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)
The Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families proposes to amend the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) regulations (45 CFR part 98) to reduce costs and burden for states and territories administering the CCDF program. It proposes rescinding the...
DEEP DIVE: Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) NPRM - 1.15.26
DEEP DIVE: Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) NPRM - 1.15.26
Unpacking the Child Care and Development FundNotice of Proposed Rule Making EducationCounsel | January 15, 2026 On January 5, 2026, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) entitled Restoring Flexibility in the Child Care and Devel...
Key Points of Comment on CCDF NPRM.docx
Key Points of Comment on CCDF NPRM.docx
Key Points of Comment on CCDF NPRM (RIN: 0970-AD20) 1. The NPRM Risks Fragmenting the Early Care and Education System The proposed changes reduce alignment between CCDF and Head Start. This moves the system away from seamless care that supports working parents, affordability, and provider stabili...
CCDF NPRM comment template (comments due Feb. 4)
CCDF NPRM comment template (comments due Feb. 4)
Head Start Litigation
WEBINAR RECORDING: Head Start Litigation Update: What the New Federal Ruling Means for DEI and Workforce Cuts Suggested Titles
WEBINAR RECORDING: Head Start Litigation Update: What the New Federal Ruling Means for DEI and Workforce Cuts Suggested Titles
Learn proven strategies from our experts to champion and protect Head Start programs. Watch webinar recordings and register for upcoming sessions.
WEBINAR SLIDES: Head Start Litigation Update: What the New Federal Ruling Means for DEI and Workforce Cuts
WEBINAR SLIDES: Head Start Litigation Update: What the New Federal Ruling Means for DEI and Workforce Cuts
Outreach to OHS on DEIA language
Outreach to OHS on DEIA language
Federal Judge Grants Second Preliminary Injunction Blocking Attacks on Head Start | American Civil Liberties Union
Federal Judge Grants Second Preliminary Injunction Blocking Attacks on Head Start | American Civil Liberties Union
Preliminary Injunction Order in Washington State Association of Head Start and Early Childhood Assistance and Education Program et al. v. Robert F. Kennedy et al. | American Civil Liberties Union
Preliminary Injunction Order in Washington State Association of Head Start and Early Childhood Assistance and Education Program et al. v. Robert F. Kennedy et al. | American Civil Liberties Union
Head Start Litigation Update 1.12.2025
Head Start Litigation Update 1.12.2025
Head Start & Child Care Funding
Federal Actions Threaten Access to Child Care Nationwide
Federal Actions Threaten Access to Child Care Nationwide
Learn how the recent decisions by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services risk destabilizing child care systems for working families.
Braiding Funds Talking Points_Jan 2026.docx
Braiding Funds Talking Points_Jan 2026.docx
Braiding Funds in Early Care and Education Settings – Talking Points What is braiding funds in early care and education? Braiding involves coordinating funds from different sources for a common goal, while maintaining and separately tracking the expenditures for each funding stream. Why would a ...
Grantee Flat Funding Survey Results
Grantee Flat Funding Survey Results
Supporting Immigrant Families
Webinar Recording - Creating Safe Spaces: Protecting Child Care Programs Amid Immigration Enforcement (Nov. 19)
Webinar Recording - Creating Safe Spaces: Protecting Child Care Programs Amid Immigration Enforcement (Nov. 19)
Learn proven strategies from our experts to champion and protect Head Start programs. Watch webinar recordings and register for upcoming sessions.
Webinar Recording - Empowering Head Start Communities to Support Immigrant Families
Webinar Recording - Empowering Head Start Communities to Support Immigrant Families
Learn proven strategies from our experts to champion and protect Head Start programs. Watch webinar recordings and register for upcoming sessions.
Immigration & Mental Health Resources for Programs & Families - Google Drive
Immigration & Mental Health Resources for Programs & Families - Google Drive
Early Childhood Immigration Toolkit
Early Childhood Immigration Toolkit
A Guide to Creating “Safe Space” Policies for Early Childhood Programs | CLASP
A Guide to Creating “Safe Space” Policies for Early Childhood Programs | CLASP
Immigration and Law Enforcement Red Card | ACLU of Washington
Immigration and Law Enforcement Red Card | ACLU of Washington
Red Cards / Tarjetas Rojas | Immigrant Legal Resource Center | ILRC
Red Cards / Tarjetas Rojas | Immigrant Legal Resource Center | ILRC
Immigration, Know Your Rights - AP-OD
Immigration, Know Your Rights - AP-OD
Somos Latine Families - Brazelton Touchpoints
Somos Latine Families - Brazelton Touchpoints
Mental Health Resources
Special Considerations for Young Children in Immigrant Families
Special Considerations for Young Children in Immigrant Families
Coping with Immigration & the Family
Coping with Immigration & the Family
Supporting Young Children Affected by Family Separation Policies | ZERO TO THREE
Supporting Young Children Affected by Family Separation Policies | ZERO TO THREE
Addressing Trauma: Support for Young Children | Zero to Three
Addressing Trauma: Support for Young Children | Zero to Three
HHS Public Benefit Notice Resources
Federal Court Halts Trump Administration’s Unlawful Attacks on Head Start Families | American Civil Liberties Union
Federal Court Halts Trump Administration’s Unlawful Attacks on Head Start Families | American Civil Liberties Union
Judge grants preliminary injunction blocking a directive from the HHS that seeks to limit access to Head Start based on immigration status
HHS Notice Text
HHS Notice Text
This notice sets forth the interpretation that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) uses for the term "Federal public benefit" as used in Title IV of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA), Public Law 104-193, 8 U.S.C. 1611. In doing...
Statutory Text - PRWORA Non-Profit Exemption
Statutory Text - PRWORA Non-Profit Exemption
Learn & Take Action
Together for Head Start: A Webinar Series for Champions and Changemakers
Together for Head Start: A Webinar Series for Champions and Changemakers
Learn proven strategies from our experts to champion and protect Head Start programs. Watch webinar recordings and register for upcoming sessions.
Webinar Recording: Using Your Voice: Advocacy for Head Start Grantees
Webinar Recording: Using Your Voice: Advocacy for Head Start Grantees
Learn proven strategies from our experts to champion and protect Head Start programs. Watch webinar recordings and register for upcoming sessions.
Start Early Action Center
Start Early Action Center
Make your voice heard and encourage lawmakers to prioritize early learning and care at the local, state and federal level. Take action today.
Take Action - First Five Years Fund
Take Action - First Five Years Fund
Stay Informed: Sign-up for Updates
Stay Informed: Sign-up for Updates
Grantee General Resources
Agency & Congressional Outreach Toolkit
Agency & Congressional Outreach Toolkit
Agency & Congressional Outreach Toolkit This toolkit is intended for Head Start/Early Head Start programs that are in urgent need of funding approval from the Office of Head Start. If your program has submitted a request for funding that has been denied, has only been partially approved, or ha...
P-5 Network Appropriations Advocacy Toolkit
P-5 Network Appropriations Advocacy Toolkit
DRS Negotiation Resource
DRS Negotiation Resource
Diversity, Inclusion, & Belonging Language List & Resource
Diversity, Inclusion, & Belonging Language List & Resource
FEI Appeal Tips
FEI Appeal Tips
Webinar Recording: Understanding the Full Enrollment Initiative: What Head Start Grantees Need to Know
Webinar Recording: Understanding the Full Enrollment Initiative: What Head Start Grantees Need to Know
Office Hour Slides & Resources
Office Hours - Terms and Conditions - 1-22-2026 PPT
Office Hours - Terms and Conditions - 1-22-2026 PPT
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