The Children's Department (CSD) is designed to implement layered supports for Head Start Programming. The CSD program structure is cyclical in nature and promotes collaboration across CSD. Supports are defined by content areas that ensure Head Start and Gads Hill Center regulatory compliance. These areas are; Program Management (Director and Associate Directors of Programs), Health and Safety, ERSEA, Subsidy Funding (AFC and Food Program), Quality and Operations, Family Support, Family Engagement & Program Governance, Partner Programs, Education, Mental Health and Disabilities, and Home Visiting Program.