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 27th, 2023

Mar 4th, 2022

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

Feb 28th, 2022

OHS Announcement regarding Head Start and mask wearing

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.

Nov 3rd, 2021

Census Data Equity Initiative for Underserved Communities

Oct 6th, 2021

Mayo Clinic Community forum on COVID-19

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 2nd, 2021

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

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.

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.

Jul 6th, 2020

Recent studies indicate people seeking non-COVID-related treatment in emergency rooms have decreased in recent months, and doctors urge people to seek in-person medical care for emergency, preventive, and critical health care needs.

Jun 23rd, 2020

The FDA issued a warning on June 19, 2020 to not use hand sanitizer manufactured by Eskbiochem, as those products could contain methanol, which can be toxic when absorbed through the skin or ingested.

Jun 4th, 2020

Training and Technical Assistance Services at WKU (T/TAS) announces our experienced and knowledgeable Head Start/Early Head Start specialists are ready to assist in all pre-service training sessions to be conducted via virtual platforms.

May 5th, 2020

The Office of Head Start announced to Head Start Grantees and Delegates the 2019-2020 Program Information Report (PIR) will not be required this year.