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HeadStart.gov Archive

Family & Community

Five Virtual Family Engagement Strategies

Use any combination of these strategies to meet individual families’ needs and goals related to the outcomes in the Head Start Parent, Family, and Community Engagement Framework.

Following the Family’s Lead in FEM Conversations

When you engage in economic mobility conversations, remember that families are the experts on their children and their situation. Find out how to succeed when you let the family lead.

Full Implementation Stage

Learn about the full implementation of implementing a parenting curricula. At this stage, the parenting curriculum is institutionalized and integrated into regular practice. 

Funding Allocation

Discover strategies to avoid supplantation of Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership funds.

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