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The Information Memorandum (IM) is a targeted communication tool from the Office of Head Start which provides policy information to Head Start and Early Head Start grantees and delegate agencies. Note: Links that are no longer available have been disabled.

The Program Instruction (PI) addresses a specific requirement that Head Start grantees and delegate agencies must implement in their programs. Note: Links that are no longer available have been disabled.

Withdrawn or superseded IMs and PIs issued from 1995–2005 are not listed here, but are located in the electronic historical archive on the ECLKC. Please direct any questions to OHS-PolicyQuestions@acf.hhs.gov.

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2011

Information Memoradums (IM)

Head Start Parent, Family, and Community Engagement Framework
09/26/2011 | (ACF-IM-HS-11-06)
Early Childhood Education, Financial Stability, and Asset Building Strategies for Families with Young Children
09/21/2011 | (ACF-IM-HS-11-05)
Center-based Preschool Classroom Teacher Qualification Waiver Authority and Procedures
09/09/2011 | (ACF-IM-HS-11-04)
Statutory Degree and Credentialing Requirements
09/09/2011 | (ACF-IM-HS-11-03)
Physical Health and Development
08/03/2011 | (ACF-IM-HS-11-02)
Head Start's Father's Day Communication in Support of Responsible Fatherhood
06/17/2011 | (ACF-IM-HS-11-01)

Program Instructions (PI)

School Readiness in Programs Serving Preschool Children
11/08/11 | (ACF-PI-HS-11-04)
Participation in Your State's Race to the Top Early Learning Challenge Plan
07/20/11 | (ACF-PI-HS-11-03)
Fiscal Year 2011 Head Start Funding Guidance
04/21/11 | (ACF-PI-HS-11-02)
SF-425 Federal Financial Report Form Replaces SF-269
04/19/11 | (ACF-PI-HS-11-01)

2010

Information Memoradums (IM)

Fiscal Year 2011 Monitoring
11/10/10 | (ACF-IM-HS-10-08)
Helping Victims of Domestic Violence and Their Children
10/29/10 | (ACF-IM-HS-10-07)
Qualifications for Early Head Start Infant and Toddler Center-based staff
10/27/10 | (ACF-IM-HS-10-06)
Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program
07/28/10 | (ACF-IM-HS-10-05)
Head Start and Child Welfare Partnerships
07/28/10 | (ACF-IM-HS-10-04)
Strengthening Head Start and Ensuring Accountability
06/28/10 | (ACF-IM-HS-10-03)
Revisiting and Updating the Multicultural Principles for Head Start Programs Serving Children Ages Birth to Five
05/11/10 | (ACF-IM-HS-10-02)
Training and Technical Assistance System
01/11/10 | (ACF-IM-HS-10-01)

Program Instructions (PI)

Application Procedures for Locally Designed or Specialized Delivery Models
10/26/10 | (ACF-PI-HS-10-04)
Enrollment and Re-enrollment of Migrant Children
08/23/10 | (ACF-PI-HS-10-03)
Income Eligibility for Enrollment in Head Start and Early Head Start Programs
05/10/10 | (ACF-PI-HS-10-02)
FY 2010 Head Start Funding Increase
02/17/10 | (ACF-PI-HS-10-01)

2009

Information Memoradums (IM)

Head Start Emergency Preparedness Manual
12/14/09 | (ACF-IM-HS-09-09)
Influenza Preparedness
10/27/09 | (ACF-IM-HS-09-08)
Centers of Excellence in Early Childhood
09/22/09 | (ACF-IM-HS-09-07)
Safety of Children
08/03/09 | (ACF-IM-HS-09-06)
Accessing Professional Medical and Dental Services
08/03/09 | (ACF-IM-HS-09-05)
Services to Pregnant Women Participating in Early Head Start
07/22/09 | (ACF-IM-HS-09-04)
Certifying Eligibility for Enrollment in Head Start Programs - Revision
06/11/09 | (ACF-IM-HS-09-03)
The 2009 Family Income Guidelines
03/12/09 | (ACF-IM-HS-09-02)
Certifying Eligibility for Enrollment in Head Start Programs
03/12/09 | (ACF-IM-HS-09-01 superseded by ACF-IM-HS-09-03)

Program Instructions (PI)

ARRA PIR and Enrollment Reporting
12/24/09 | (ACF-PI-HS-09-11)
Responses to Facility Questions Concerning Acquisition, Rent, and Major Renovations
12/08/09 | (ACF-PI-HS-09-10)
Head Start/Early Head Start Emergency Preparedness Survey
10/06/09 | (ACF-PI-HS-09-09)
Fiscal Year (FY) 2009 Program Improvement Funds and One-time T/TA funds
06/04/09 | (ACF-PI-HS-09-08)
Accrued Leave
05/12/09 | (ACF-PI-HS-09-07)
Head Start Funding Increase
04/02/09 | (ACF-PI-HS-09-06)
Criminal Record Checks
03/26/09 | (ACF-PI-HS-09-05)
Enrollment of Children with Disabilities
03/10/09 | (ACF-PI-HS-09-04)
Provision of Diapers
03/10/09 | (ACF-PI-HS-09-03)
Conversion of Part-day Slots to Full-working Day Slots or Sessions
01/08/09 | (ACF-PI-HS-09-02)
Conversion of Enrollment Slots from Head Start Children to Early Head Start Children
01/08/09 | (ACF-PI-HS-09-01)

2008

Information Memoradums (IM)

A Head Start on Picturing America
12/04/08 | (ACF-IM-HS-08-22)
The Importance of Teacher-Child Relationships in Head Start
11/20/08 | (ACF-IM-HS-08-21)
Vision Screening Resources
11/18/08 | (ACF-IM-HS-08-20)
Automatic Eligibility for Free Meal Benefits Extended to All Children Enrolled In Head Start
10/23/08 | (ACF-IM-HS-08-19)
Memorandum of Understanding with Local Entity Responsible for Managing Publicly Funded Preschool Programs
10/14/08 | (ACF-IM-HS-08-18)
Dual Language Institute—Funding Support
09/23/08 | (ACF-IM-HS-08-17)
Project SOLAR—T/TA and Staff Development Planning Tool
09/19/08 | (ACF-IM-HS-08-16)
Distribution of Public Alert Radios to Head Start Programs
09/09/08 | (ACF-IM-HS-08-15)
Invitation to the Office of Head Start National Dual Language Institute: A Time for Action
08/26/08 | (ACF-IM-HS-08-14)
I Am Moving I Am Learning
08/26/08 | (ACF-IM-HS-08-13)
Statutory Degree and Credentialing Requirements for Head Start Teaching Staff
08/20/08 | (ACF-IM-HS-08-12)
Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS)
08/20/08 | (ACF-IM-HS-08-11)
Head Start Program Information Report, 2007–2008
05/12/08 | (ACF-IM-HS-08-10)
Availability of FY 2008 One-time Training and Technical Assistance Funding
04/16/08 | (ACF-IM-HS-08-09)
Partnership with the Environmental Protection Agency
03/20/08 | (ACF-IM-HS-08-08)
Lead Screening
03/20/08 | (ACF-IM-HS-08-07)
Head Start Risk Management Process
02/05/08 | (ACF-IM-HS-08-06)
The 2008 Family Income Guidelines
02/08/08 | (ACF-IM-HS-08-05-R)
Head Start Reauthorization: Effective dates
01/22/08 | (ACF-IM-HS-08-04)
Head Start Reauthorization: Two new provisions
01/22/08 | (ACF-IM-HS-08-03)
Availability of Resources in Spanish on the Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center
01/18/08 | (ACF-IM-HS-08-02)
Head Start Reauthorization: P.L. 110-134
01/03/08 | (ACF-IM-HS-08-01)

Program Instructions (PI)

Monthly Enrollment Reporting
09/18/08 | (ACF-PI-HS-08-06)
Timelines for Filling Vacancies in Enrollment Slots SUSPENDED
09/04/08 | (ACF-PI-HS-08-05)
Statutory Requirement regarding compensation of Head Start staff
05/12/08 | (ACF-PI-HS-08-03)
Head Start FY 2008 Appropriation
03/21/08 | (ACF-PI-HS-08-01)

2007

Information Memoradums (IM)

Fall 2007 NRS Assessment SUSPENDED
10/05/07 | (ACF-IM-HS-07-08)
FY 2008 OHS Monitoring Protocol
09/24/07 | (ACF-IM-HS-07-07)
Head Start Program Information Report, 2006–2007
05/01/07 | (ACF-IM-HS-07-06)
The 2007 Family Income Guidelines
04/09/07 | (ACF-IM-HS-07-05)
Information Verification Request
04/06/07 | (ACF-IM-HS-07-04)
Family Income—Eligibility
03/05/07 | (ACF-IM-HS-07-03)
Policy Clarification E-mail Address
01/29/07 | (ACF-IM-HS-07-02)
Extension of the Effective Date for Head Start Vehicle Requirements
01/17/07 | (ACF-IM-HS-07-01)

Program Instructions (PI)

Allowability of Parent Transportation as Non-Federal Share
06/27/07 | (ACF-PI-HS-07-04)
FY 2007 Funding Program Instruction
03/26/07 | (ACF-PI-HS-07-03)
Standards for Playground Use Zone Safety
02/06/07 | (ACF-PI-HS-07-02)
Prior Approval Requirement for Equipment Purchase
01/17/07 | (ACF-PI-HS-07-01)

Last Updated: November 22, 2011