The 2024 Basic Health and Safety (BHS) Annual Update Course can be accessed here: https://msde.instructure.com/courses/578/pages/basic-he...

Recently, the Head Start Program Performance Standards were updated to better support the Head Start workforce. The updated standards...

October is National Fire Prevention Month! Did you know that 3 of every 5 home fire deaths result from not having working smoke alarms...

September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. One in 5 children in the United States are obese. Childhood obesity puts kids at...

September is Baby Safety Month! Babyproofing is an essential focus during Baby Safety Month. As babies grow and get bigger, they begin...

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Every year, thousands of children around the world are diagnosed with cancer. In the...

September is Suicide Prevention Month. Did you know that globally more than 720,000 people die due to suicide every year and it is the...

September is recognized as National Preparedness Month which serves as a reminder that we all must take action to prepare, now and...

August is National Immunization Awareness Month! Immunizations are a global health success story, saving millions of lives annually....

As we head into the Fall, many children will be starting school for the first time! This can be an exciting time but can also be a little...

May is National Bike Safety Month! Did you know that 1n average of 247 traumatic brain injury deaths and 140,000 head injuries among...

May is National Water Safety Month! Did you know that about 3,600 injuries a year occur to children due to water? It only takes a moment...

May is National Dental Care Month. Having good oral health is extremely important. Having good oral health helps reduce the risk of...

May is National Speech-Language-Hearing Month. This month recognizes and brings awareness to communication disorders as well as the role...

May is National Foster Care Month. In Maryland, there are approximately 3,800 children and teens in out-of-home care (or foster care)....

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we...

April is Autism Awareness Month! Autism, or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by...

Throughout the month of April, Arts for Learning and partner organizations are hosting free and low-cost events for early learners and...

Head Start is one of the nation's greatest resources. It not only impacts the lives of the children in the program, but also parents,...

Please see the press release below for MHSA's statement on the government shutdown.