Federal Register #2026-16826

Notice of Tribal Consultation Meeting for Head Start and Early Head Start Programs

This opportunity involves a Tribal Consultation session organized by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), specifically the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) and the Office of Head Start (OHS). - Government Buyer: - Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) - Administration for Children and Families (ACF) - Office of Head Start (OHS) - Purpose: - Consultation with Tribal governments operating Head Start and Early Head Start programs - Focus on improving 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 - Requirements: - Tribal leaders and their authorized representatives are invited to participate - Written testimony may be submitted for inclusion in the consultation report - No procurement activity: - No products, OEMs, or vendors are mentioned - No goods or services are being requested or awarded

Description

The Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start is holding a Tribal Consultation session with leadership of Tribal governments operating Head Start and Early Head Start programs. The session aims to discuss ways to better meet the needs of American Indian and Alaska Native children and families, focusing on funding allocations, distribution formulas, and other issues affecting Head Start service delivery in their geographic locations. The meeting will be held virtually on September 16, 2026, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. ET. Tribal governments are encouraged to submit written testimony prior to or by October 6, 2026.

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