1. ICYMI: On Sept. 23, the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Head Start’s National Center on Parent, Family, and Community Engagement held a chatathon (now available on-demand) to discuss the public benefits that were expanded in the American Rescue Plan. Experts shared guidance and resources on how to find benefits in a local community and strategies for connecting families. A Spanish version will be posted on Oct. 7.
   
   
2. Check out the October 2021 Disabilities Services Newsletter, Engaging with Families of Children with Disabilities to Understand Experiences and Support Well-being. ECLKC, Updated, October 17, 2021 
   
   

3. Seasonal Influenza and Other Routine Childhood Vaccinations During the COVID-19 Pandemic webinar Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021, @ 2:00 p.m. ET. This webinar is being hosted by the National Center on Health, Behavioral Health, and safety. 
   
   

Please visit our COVID-19 Resource page, which is updated regularly, and the FHSA events list for more information. If there is something else you need guidance on, let us know - we will continue to work with state agencies and partners to answer your questions. 

Sincerely, 

Wanda Minick 
Executive Director 
FHSA