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Head Start Administrative Resources


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2006 PRISM Guide & All Instruments
Here you can access the most current PRISM Guidelines and instruments online.
http://www.headstartinfo.org/publications/PRISM_2006/index.htm

Head Start Bureau
This website from ACF has comprehensive Head Program information including links, resources, funding and budget information, and much more.
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/hsb/index.htm

Head Start Bureau Information Memorandums (IMs) and Program Instructions (PIs):
This will directly link you to the most current Information Memorandums (IM) from the Head Start Bureau that communicate on a variety of matters including program tools, models, and techniques for program development, and the latest Program Instructions (PIs) that provide procedures and methods for implementing program policies, add details to program regulations or policy guide requirements, and convey guidance information for actions Head Start programs are expected or required to take.
http://www.headstartinfo.org/publications/im_cont.htm

Head Start Fact Sheet (2005)
This is the most current information available on the web describing enrollment, funding, and budget allocations for Head Start programs nationally.
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/hsb/research/2005.htm

Head Start Family Information System
(HSFIS) HSFIS (operated by Cleverex) is a site focused on Head Start information as well as computer software used to track Head Start services to children and families. The HSFIS program and manuals can be downloaded from this site. This is a commercial site.
http://www.cleverex.com/

Head Start Fiscal Assistant
This comprehensive resource for administrators and fiscal staff includes topical plain language narratives that explain federal Head Start grant requirements and processes, FAQs, and Head Start Statutes, Regulations, Policies and related information.
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/hsb/hsfa/

Head Start Publications
Wow! An incredible resource for Head Start programs, this website from the Head Start Bureau includes a searchable database of resources for Head Start programs, a link to the latest IMs and PIs, documents from the National Reporting Systems (NRS), the latest revised performance standards, and the most current Head Start bulletins, and a National Head Start Directory. Add this page to your favorites!
http://www.headstartinfo.org/publications/publicat.htm

"The Mission of the Michigan Head Start Association is to promote equal opportunities for all Head Start children, families and programs to succeed."

CONTACT US:
530 W. Ionia, Suite F
Lansing, MI 48933
Telephone: 517-374-6472

Fax: 517-374-6478

STAFF:
Robin J. Bozek, Executive Director (click here to email)
Molly Lor, Program Assistant (click here to email)