Programs are provided background information on the critical roles that fathers play in early childhood literacy in this tip sheet. Fathers are concerned about the entire family, as well as the special role that children play in family dynamics. This tip sheet stresses the role of fathers in the community as supports for each other and for community building.

Explore this tip sheet with parents to help them recognize the powerful leadership skills and abilities they already have and use in their everyday life.

Explore this tip sheet with parents to discover the many ways they can become an advocate and leader in their child’s school or in their community.

In this tip sheet, learn ways parents can advocate for their children and their communities. Explore how parenting skills have a lot in common with effective leadership skills.

Find tips for family services staff and other direct service professionals who are teleworking with Head Start families.

Learn about ways to support people who have disclosed or shared their experiences of violence. There are no “perfect words” to say.  The key is to simply listen, convey empathy, and offer support.