- Safety and Security for Head Start Centers
- Mental Health and Trauma-Informed Care
- Nutrition & Food Services
- Providing Services to Pregnant Women
- Guidance for New Health Managers
About the health institute
We are excited to invite you to the annual Health Institute in Santa Rosa, CA, taking place on November 6-8, 2023. For nearly two decades, Head Start California has provided a valuable platform for health and nutrition managers, coordinators, and consultants to connect, learn from experts in the field and share experiences.
In these rapidly changing times, adaptability and flexibility are more important than ever for health managers, consultants and staff. Our conference aims to equip you and your programs with the necessary tools and strategies to not only survive but thrive in the face of challenges.
As always, the Health Institute will share best practices, address new state and federal guidance, provide networking opportunities with peers, and provide recommended tools to ensure effective and safe services for children and families. Our training sessions will cover essential topics such as:
We hope you will be able to join us for multiple days of connection, learning, and growth.
Who Should Attend
The Health Institute welcomes Head Start managers, consultants, and coordinators specializing in mental health, nutrition, and general health. Additionally, program directors and family service workers seeking to expand their knowledge on health topics are encouraged to attend.
Content Tracks
To make the most of your time, presentations are categorized into the following tracks:
New Health Managers Track
New this year: the Health Institute has added a track just for new health managers and staff! Attend one, two, three, or all four sessions as part of your Health Institute registration (no additional fees to attend!)
Join the National Center on Health, Behavioral Health, and Safety (NCHBHS) for the new Health Manager track. This unique track includes four coordinated sessions, designed to provide new Head Start Health Managers with key resources, information, and strategies for managing health services and supporting child health and safety, one of the Office of Head Start’s five national priorities. Equity and wellness will be applied throughout the sessions. Participants will also have opportunities to create a personal action plan to support their continued learning and professional development. These sessions also welcome experienced Head Start health managers and staff who are interested in expanding their learning and sharing with others in the field. View the sessions in this track.