1. Providing Meal and Nutrition Services During COVID-19, Based on the CDC's guidance, there is a very low risk of COVID-19 transmission from food, food packaging, surfaces, and shared objects. Check out this information on how your HeadStart program can offer family-style meals safely this fall. ECLKC, updated March 11, 2021
   
   
2. Judge Blocks Florida Governor’s Order Banning School Mask Mandate, Florida school districts can legally require their students to wear masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19, a judge ruled Friday, saying Gov. Ron DeSantis overstepped his authority when he issued an executive order banning such mandates. Education Week, August 27, 2021
   
   
3. No Strings Attached: Supporting Social and Emotional Learning With Puppets,

   Puppets help early childhood teachers encourage deeper relationships and bolster their learners’ confidence and communication skills. edutopia, August 19, 2021

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 

Dear , 

1. Providing Meal and Nutrition Services During COVID-19, Based on the CDC's guidance, there is a very low risk of COVID-19 transmission from food, food packaging, surfaces, and shared objects. Check out this information on how your HeadStart program can offer family-style meals safely this fall. ECLKC, updated March 11, 2021
   
   
2. Judge Blocks Florida Governor’s Order Banning School Mask Mandate, Florida school districts can legally require their students to wear masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19, a judge ruled Friday, saying Gov. Ron DeSantis overstepped his authority when he issued an executive order banning such mandates. Education Week, August 27, 2021
   
   
3. No Strings Attached: Supporting Social and Emotional Learning With Puppets,

   Puppets help early childhood teachers encourage deeper relationships and bolster their learners’ confidence and communication skills. edutopia, August 19, 2021

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