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Poverty Guidelines for 2020 Released

Jan 21st, 2020

The 2020 Department of Health and Human Services Poverty Guidelines have been released.

South Carolina Approves Medicaid Work Requirements

Dec 17th, 2019

South Carolina is set to become the first state to apply a Medicaid work requirement to the parents of minor children with incomes under 100% of the federal poverty level. Other states are also considering similar legislation.

FY2020 Head Start Monitoring Protocols Available

Oct 23rd, 2019

The Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 Head Start Monitoring Protocols have been made available by the Office of Head Start (OHS) at their website. These protocols are used by OHS to gather data and other information to assess grantee program operation & performance.

Issues of Eligibility Fraud Uncovered in Investigation

Oct 15th, 2019

A report published by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) in September shows instances of fraud in the Head Start eligibility process, as revealed in an undercover investigation.

National Head Start Association Rallies on Capitol Hill

Sep 26th, 2019

The National Head Start Association sponsored a Hill Rally Wednesday, Sept 25, 2019 as a visual show for Congress to understand, value, and invest in Head Start.

Proposed Changes Announced by Office of Head Start

Aug 13th, 2019

On Tuesday, August 13, 2019, the Office of Head Start (OHS) made available the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that proposes two changes under the Designation Renewal System (DRS).

Talking about Tragedy and Trauma with Children: Resources for Educators and Parents

Aug 7th, 2019

In light of recent events, the Training and Technical Assistance Services team wants to share resources with educators and parents to guide adults’ conversations about tragedy and trauma with young children.

WHO Issues Physical Activity Guidelines For Children Under Five Years Old

Apr 25th, 2019

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), children under 5 years of age should be physically active several times a day, not be physically restrained (e.g. strollers, high chairs) for long periods of time, and appropriate length naps.

2019 HHS Poverty Guidelines

Apr 16th, 2019

Sharing a link to the updated HHS Poverty Guidelines for 2019.

Input Requested on Office of Head Start Proposal

Mar 26th, 2019

Office of Head Start puts out a notice of proposed rule to remove requirements for 100% of Head Start preschool center-based children be served for 1020 hours per year.

WKU T/TAS Reacts to the Death of The Father of Head Start, Dr. Edward Zigler

Feb 8th, 2019

Edward F. Zigler, widely regarded as the "Father of Head Start," died in his sleep on Thursday, February 8, 2019 at his home in North Haven, CT. Dr. Zigler was 88 years old. WKU T/TAS Executive Director J. Christopher Watkins reflects on his legacy.

YouTube Bans Videos That Threaten Physical & Emotional Injury

Jan 23rd, 2019

In the wake of a number of unsafe and sometimes life-threatening pranks and challenges on social media sites, YouTube announces that it will ban the upload of such harmful and dangerous videos to its platform.

Federal Nutrition Programs to remain funded through February

Jan 9th, 2019

The USDA has announced the nearly 40 million Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants will continue receiving their benefits in February if the current federal government shutdown continues.

Partial Government Shutdown & Federal Grants

Jan 3rd, 2019

According to governing.com "A number of discretionary programs are continuing operations during the government shutdown because of previously passed measures that cover a full year of funding.

Report on The High Cost of Child Care Released

Oct 24th, 2018

Child Care Aware of America releases annual report, The US and the High Cost of Child Care.

2019 Federal Monitoring Protocols

Oct 17th, 2018

The 2019 Federal Monitoring protocols are available online. This article provides the web page link and additional useful information.

New Year - New Alliance

Jan 8th, 2018

T/TAS and AEM team up provide data focus

2016 CLASP Head Start/EHS Factsheets Available

Dec 26th, 2017

The Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) has made its 2016 Head Start, Early Head Start, Migrant and Seasonal Head Start factsheets available to download.