General Information
Purpose of the Tribal Consultations
In response to the Improving Head Start for School Readiness Act of 2007 (Public Law 110-134), the Office of Head Start is holding one-day Tribal Consultation sessions with leadership of Tribal governments operating Head Start (including Early Head Start) programs. The purpose of these
Consultation sessions is to discuss ways to better meet the needs of American Indian and Alaska Native children and families.
Who Can Attend?
By law, the Consultations sessions will be conducted with elected or appointed leaders of Tribal governments and their designated representatives [42.U.S.C. 9835, Section 640(l)(4)(A)]. Representatives from Tribal organizations and Native non-profit organizations are welcome to attend as observers. Those wishing to participate in the discussions must have a written letter from the Tribal government authorizing them to serve as a representative of the Tribe. This should be submitted not less than 3 days in advance of the Consultation session to Nina McFadden at 202-205-9721 (fax).
How Can I Contribute?
Tribal leaders and designated representatives interested in submitting written testimony or topics for the Consultation session agenda should contact Nina McFadden, Regional Program Manager, American Indian/Alaska Native Program Branch, Office of Head Start, at nina.mcfadden@acf.hhs.gov. The proposal should include a brief description of the topic area along with the name and contact information of the suggested presenter.
How Can I Get More Information?
A detailed report of each Consultation session will be prepared and made available within 90 days of each consultation to all Tribal governments receiving funds for Head Start (including Early Head Start) programs. If you have questions, please contact Nina McFadden at nina.mcfadden@acf.hhs.gov or (202) 205-8569.