WKU News

Jun 13th, 2023

T/TAS is thrilled to announce that our very own Infant/Toddler Specialist, Dr. Amy S. Hood has been named Executive Director of T/TAS. Dr. Hood is currently the Director of the Family Child Care Network of Kentucky, the Interim Director for Western Kentu

Mar 4th, 2022

IM-HS-22-02 Documenting Services to Enrolled Pregnant Women

Mar 4th, 2022

By April 4, 2022, the federal government will transition away from the use of the DUNS Number and toward the new Unique Entity ID (SAM)

Feb 28th, 2022

OHS Announcement regarding Head Start and mask wearing

Feb 1st, 2022

The OHS has released a new IM regarding Head Start Transportation Services and Vehicles During the COVID-19 Pandemic. It emphasizes the importance of implementing safe practices when providing transportation services during the COVID pandemic.

Feb 1st, 2022

Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act, or MAP-21, federal highway authorization and funding bill addresses two new components for training applicant Bus Drivers -- the Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) and the Trainer Provider Registry (TPR)

Nov 22nd, 2021

Robin Gadsden-Dupree, T/TAS FCP Specialist, chosen as one of the Tennessee Health Care Campaign's new Vaccine Ambassadors.

Nov 20th, 2021

The CDC has updated it's COVID-19 Guidance for Operating Early Care and Education/Child Care Programs to emphasize the importance of universal masking for everyone ages 2 and older, regardless of vaccination status.

Oct 5th, 2021

This information is specific to the Midwestern region of the country but the general information on low income communities are likely applicable across country.

Aug 19th, 2021

The Office of Head Start is using the term “Equity” quite a bit these days. Here are a few resources for those working in early care and education.

Aug 9th, 2021

FCCN-KY will be housed and administered through WKU’s Department of Training & Technical Assistance Services (T/TAS) in the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences.

Aug 6th, 2021

The OHS Head Start Forward webinar series supports Head Start programs in moving toward fully operational, in-person comprehensive services, as local health conditions allow.

Aug 2nd, 2021

Assistance with locating resources to help with meal plans for our families.

Jul 23rd, 2021

New Survey: The National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER) is conducting a project.

Apr 21st, 2021

USDA Issues Pandemic Flexibilities for Schools and Day Care Facilities through June 2022 to Support Safe Reopening and Healthy, Nutritious Meals

Feb 5th, 2021

The Economic and Consumer Policy, Committee on Oversight and Reform, published a report of their investigation into the presence of heavy metals in popular baby food.

Feb 4th, 2021

The 2021 Department of Health and Human Services Poverty Guidelines have been released.

Oct 29th, 2020

The Office of Head Start (OHS) announces the opportunity to request to consolidate multiple Head Start grants awarded to a grantee.

Aug 27th, 2020

On August 27, 2020 the Office of Head Start (OHS) announced in the Federal Register a final rule updating the Designation Renewal System (DRS). This final rule includes revisions to three of the seven conditions of the DRS.

Jul 9th, 2020

The FDA added more hand sanitizer brands to a list of manufacturers that contain the toxic contaminant methanol (wood alcohol). Anyone who has these products should discontinue use and safely dispose of the product.