1. ICYMI: Head Start Forward: Health & Safety Considerations webinar # 4 aired August 4, 2021, OHS and The National Center on Health, Behavioral Health, and Safety (HBHS) hosted this webinar to provide programs with directions on vaccine awareness, tips on how to safely resume toothbrushing and family styles meals. Click here to view the slides and here to access the recording. 
   
   
2. Updated 8/4/21: Know What to Expect at Your Child’s K- 12 School or Child Care Program, "COVID-19 outbreaks can happen in schools and child care programs, but when multiple prevention strategies are used, most children can safely continue to attend these programs in person."CDC, updated August 4, 2021
   
   
3. Have you taken the time to review these awesome podcasts from OHS? As part of the #HeadStartHeals campaign, this series of podcasts cover a variety of hot topics providing Head Start staff with additional tools to support children and families during these difficult times. I encourage you to check them out. 

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