1. Office of Head Start (OHS) Expectations for Head Start Programs in Program Year (PY) 2021–2022 ACF-PI-HS-21-04, This Program Instruction (PI) outlines OHS’s expectations for Head Start programs to begin working toward full enrollment and providing in-person comprehensive services for all enrolled children, regardless of program option. The PI also addresses whether virtual or remote services are an allowable, long-term, locally designed option (LDO), ACF, HHS, May 20, 2021
   
   
2. Community Assessment: The Foundation for Program Planning in Head Start, 

   The community assessment provides Head Start programs with a mechanism for ensuring programs remain responsive to the needs of the children and families they serve. To be responsive, programs must understand the needs and characteristics of the children, families, and communities they serve. The community assessment helps you gain that knowledge. ECLKC, updated May 19, 2021

3. Prevent Child Abuse Florida is reminding us about National Water Safety Month. They are hosting a webinar on May 20 @ 10:30 a.m.ET . You can register for Keep Watch Florida! here. 

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 NHSA to answer your questions. 

Sincerely, 

Wanda Minick 
Executive Director 
FHSA