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Boosting Mental Health Support for Young Children in Head Start Programs.

This law aims to significantly improve the mental and emotional health of children in Head Start and Early Head Start programs. It mandates the identification and implementation of proven, evidence-based support methods and staff training. Parents can expect their children to receive better, structured assistance for social-emotional development, leading to anticipated long-term benefits.
Key points
Head Start programs must adopt new, evidence-based interventions to improve children's behavioral and social-emotional health, including trauma-informed care approaches.
Funding is provided for staff training and for supporting staff wellness and self-care within the programs.
A mandatory evaluation process will ensure that the implemented programs are effective and yield long-term savings.
Authorizes $100 million in funding for implementation and evaluation over the fiscal years 2025 through 2034.
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Additional Information
Early Childhood Mental Health Support Act
Print number: HR 9366
Sponsor: Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-10]
Process start date: 2024-08-16