Federal Register #2026-07318

Tribal Consultation Meeting for Head Start and Early Head Start Programs

This notice announces a Tribal Consultation meeting organized by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), specifically through the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) and the Office of Head Start (OHS), for tribal governments operating Head Start and Early Head Start programs. - Purpose: - To consult with tribal leadership on improving Head Start and Early Head Start services for American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) children and families - Discussion topics include funding allocations, distribution formulas, and service delivery issues in tribal geographic areas - No procurement or award is associated with this notice - No OEMs, vendors, or specific products/services are mentioned - Meeting location: Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa, 3050 Bristol Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Description

The Department of Health and Human Services, through the Administration for Children and Families and the Office of Head Start, is announcing a Tribal Consultation meeting scheduled for June 18, 2026. This session aims to engage leadership of tribal governments operating Head Start and Early Head Start programs to discuss improving services for American Indian and Alaska Native children and families. Topics include funding allocations, distribution formulas, and other issues affecting service delivery in tribal geographic locations. The meeting will be held in Costa Mesa, California, and will include elected or appointed tribal leaders and their authorized representatives.

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