Ideas on How to Approach the Preschool Development Grant 2019 Bonus Coordinated Application, Eligibility, Enrollment
The 2019 Preschool Development Grant (PDG) included a bonus opportunity (worth 3 points) for states to plan for a coordinated application/enrollment, eligibility, and enrollment system that will address the complex needs of families while decreasing the fragmented approach communities use when it comes to screening, determining eligibility, and accessing services. This document provides ideas and examples of how to approach the application process to take advantage of this opportunity.
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Head Start Under Threat: What the Field is Saying
Research October 2, 2026
Over the past few months, HHS has advanced two related sets of proposed changes to Head Start. National, state, and local partners across the early childhood field have raised serious concerns about both. This document is a summary of what our partners are saying, followed by concrete actions and resources for you and your organization. The content reflects our partners' own statements and comments — we agree with what they've said and are sharing it here with full source attribution. Updated October 2, 2026.
Systems in Sync: What Seven States Learned About Supporting Families Experiencing Homelessness
Blog September 24, 2026
Teams from seven states spent six months exploring how systems can work together to support infants, toddlers, and parents experiencing homelessness.
Home Is Missing From the Maternal and Infant Health Conversation
Blog September 22, 2026
Picture a mother, eight months pregnant, who has missed her last two prenatal appointments — she's been sleeping in her car and has no fixed address to give the clinic. Or a parent three weeks postpartum, trying to establish a nursing routine in a shared shelter bathroom, timing every feeding around when the room is free.