Tribal Consultation Meeting HHS/ACF OHS Head Start Programs
Summary
HHS/ACF OHS announces a Tribal Consultation session on June 18, 2026, to meet with tribal government leaders operating Head Start and Early Head Start programs. The consultation will address funding allocations, distribution formulas, and service delivery for American Indian and Alaska Native children and families. A report will be published within 45 days of the meeting.
What changed
The Office of Head Start announces a Tribal Consultation session scheduled for June 18, 2026, between HHS/ACF OHS leadership and tribal government leaders operating Head Start and Early Head Start programs. The session will discuss funding allocations, distribution formulas, and ways to better serve American Indian and Alaska Native children and families. Designees must have authorization letters from tribal governments, and tribes may submit written testimony before or within 30 days after the consultation.
Affected tribal governments operating Head Start and Early Head Start programs should prepare for the consultation by identifying priorities related to funding and service delivery, ensuring any designated representatives have proper authorization, and considering submitting written testimony to be included in the follow-up report. A detailed report of the consultation will be available within 45 days for all tribal governments receiving Head Start funds.
What to do next
- Tribal government designees must submit authorization letters at least 3 days before the meeting
- Tribal governments may submit written testimony to AIANHeadStart@acf.hhs.gov within 30 days of the consultation
- Register for the meeting through the provided registration link
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Tribal Consultation Meeting
A Notice by the Children and Families Administration on 04/15/2026
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- Public Inspection Published Document: 2026-07318 (91 FR 20170) Document Headings ###### Department of Health and Human Services
Administration for Children and Families
AGENCY:
Office of Head Start (OHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
ACTION:
Notice of meeting.
SUMMARY:
Pursuant to the Head Start Act, notice is hereby given of one Tribal Consultation session to be held between HHS/ACF OHS leadership and the leadership of tribal governments operating Head Start and Early Head Start programs. The purpose of this consultation session is to discuss ways to better meet the needs of American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) children and their families, taking into consideration funding allocations, distribution formulas, and other issues affecting the delivery of Head Start services in their geographic locations.
DATES:
Thursday, June 18, 2026, 8:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. PT.
ADDRESSES:
June 18, 2026, 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. PT, (Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa, 3050 Bristol Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Office of Head Start, email AIANHeadStart@acf.hhs.gov. Additional information and online meeting registration will be forthcoming.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
In accordance with section 640(l)(4) of the Head Start Act, 42 U.S.C. 9835(1)(4), ACF announces OHS Tribal Consultation session for leaders of tribal governments operating Head Start and Early Head Start programs.
The agenda for the scheduled OHS Tribal Consultation reflects the statutory purposes of Head Start Tribal Consultations related to meeting the needs of AIAN children and families. OHS will also highlight the progress made in addressing issues and concerns raised in the previous OHS Tribal Consultations.
The consultation session includes elected or appointed leaders of tribal governments and their designated representatives. Designees must have a letter from the tribal government authorizing them to represent the tribe. Tribal governments must submit the designee letter at least 3 days before the consultation sessions to OHS at AIANHeadStart@acf.hhs.gov. Other representatives of tribal organizations and Native nonprofit organizations are welcome to attend as observers.
Within 45 days of the consultation session, a detailed report of the consultation session will be available for all tribal governments receiving funds for Head Start and Early Head Start programs. Tribes can submit written testimony for the report to the OHS at AIANHeadStart@acf.hhs.gov prior to the consultation session or within 30 days of each meeting. OHS will summarize oral testimony and comments from the consultation session in the report, along with topics of concern and recommendations.
Roshelle M. Brooks,
Management Analyst and OFR Liaison.
[FR Doc. 2026-07318 Filed 4-14-26; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4184-40-P
Published Document: 2026-07318 (91 FR 20170)
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