Explore this practical guide to learn more about using data to enhance father engagement activities in Head Start programs.

One-to-one interactions with parents provide opportunities for building relationships and developing trust between staff and families.

A staff wellness action plan can promote and maintain a healthy workplace when the plan is informed by the needs and resources of all staff and community partners.

Consistent and ongoing two-way communication between staff and parents helps keep information at parents’ fingertips and keeps staff informed about changes in families’ lives.

Staff wellness can be promoted by providing regular opportunities for staff self-care, including opportunities to socialize and relaxby making available tools for managing stress.

Online lessons can help families learn skills and practices to support their child’s development. These lessons also can bolster families’ and their child’s learning.

Staff wellness can be supported by offering training and technical assistance in ways to handle stressful times, such as when holding sensitive conversations, managing conflict, and dealing with trauma.

Phone or video check-ins, as a follow-up to online learning opportunities, can support family engagement with learning materials, promote program completion, and strengthen learning overall.

Providing staff with reflective supervision can improve staff wellness by addressing barriers to wellness, improving job satisfaction, and strengthening relationships throughout the program.