National Center on Head Start Early Learning, Health and Family Engagement

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Head Start (OHS) announces the availability of approximately $15,000,000 to be competitively awarded for the purpose of operating the Head Start National Center (NC) on Early Learning, Health, and Family Engagement (ELHFE). This NC will provide training and technical assistance (TTA) that reflects current evidence, is research-informed, and promotes best practices. The NC ELHFE will strengthen Head Start program practices and services leading to improved education, health, and family engagement services in Head Start programs. The goal of the NC is to provide up-to-date and best practices-driven professional development training and resources that lead to:Continuous program improvement.Increased staff knowledge, skills, and practices. Aligned content with states, Tribes, and territories.Improved outcomes for children and families related to early learning and development; health, mental health, and safety; and family wellbeing and family engagement. Because Head Start comprehensive services is complex and expansive, the primary recipient will be expected to bring together knowledgeable subrecipients in early learning, health, and family engagement. The NC ELHFE will join the Head Start National Center on Program Management and Quality Assurance as part of a National and Regional OHS TTA System. Please use the funding opportunity number listed to access more information on the Head Start Program Management and Quality Assurance National Center (HHS-2026-ACF-OHS-HC-0103).