Section 1302.72 - Transitions between programs(a) For families and children who move out of the community in which they are currently served, including families experiencing homelessness and children in foster care, a program must undertake efforts to support effective transitions to other Head Start programs. If Head Start is not available, the program should assist the family to identify another early childhood program that meets their needs.(b) A program that serves children whose families have decided to transition them to other early education programs, including public pre-kindergarten, in the year prior to kindergarten entry must undertake strategies and activities described in § 1302.71(b) and (c)(1) and (2) , as practicable and appropriate.(c) A migrant or seasonal Head Start program must undertake efforts to support effective transitions to other migrant or seasonal Head Start or, if appropriate, Early Head Start or Head Start Preschool programs for families and children moving out of the community in which they are currently served. 81 FR 61412 , Sept. 6, 2016, as amended at 89 FR 67812 , Aug. 21, 2024 81 FR 61412 , 9/6/2016, as amended at 89 FR 67812 , 8/21/2024