1. Head Start Forward: Showcase of Grantee Best Practices on In-person Services August 25, 2021, @ 1:00 PM ETJoin the Office of Head Start for their final webinar in the Head Start Forward series for . guidance and support programs can use as they work toward full enrollment and fully in-person comprehensive services. It will showcase best practices on in-person services from Head Start grantees around the country. Keep the conversation going on social media using #HeadStartForward.
   
   

2. USDA Approves P-EBT for Children in Child Care in Florida. On August 3, 2021, USDA approved Florida’s request to provide P-EBT for children in child care. Children under 6 in child care may be eligible for P-EBT for the months of October 2020 through June 2021 if they are participating in SNAP so long as their child care or local schools were closed or had reduced attendance or hours. The Department of Children and Families (DCF) plans to issue benefits in one batch in September 2021 at the rate of $6.82 per eligible child per day.

3. Supporting Mental Health- Yours, Mine and Ours Wednesday, August 25, 2021, @3:00 PM ET In this webinar, we will explore how we define mental health. We will consider barriers faced by home visitors in accessing mental health services. We will also discuss strategies for supporting home visitor’s mental health. Rapid Response Virtual Home Visiting 

Please visit our COVID-19 Resource page, which is updated regularly, and the FHSA events list for more information. If there is something else you need guidance on, let us know - we will continue to work with state agencies and partners to answer your questions. 

Sincerely, 

Wanda Minick 
Executive Director 
FHSA