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Family & Community

Community Partnerships

Referrals to community partners benefit parents with disabilities and learning differences. Learn how to connect parents to specialized community programs and services to meet their specific needs.

Community Partnerships and Engagement

Explore the role of family services professionals in building community partnerships and the benefits of community engagement for families, staff, and communities.

Community Partnerships for Family Engagement in the Transition to Kindergarten

Explore key ways programs can partner with elementary schools to strengthen child outcomes and family engagement.

Community Partnerships with Child Welfare

Explore how Head Start programs can partner with vital child welfare agencies. Learn the ways they work together to protect children and strengthen families.

Connect Families with Additional Supports

Explore these examples of connecting with other community organizations to help families access supports outside of Head Start. Then ask reflective questions to strengthen this practice.

Connecting Families to Support

You don’t have to do it all! Learn about ways to connect families with supports from outside your program through referrals and partnerships, and how to determine when it's best for your program to provide support.

Connecting Parents with Apprenticeship Programs

Learn how Head Start programs can play a role in connecting families with apprenticeship programs in their area and help them earn a pay while working on a credential.

Connecting Values and Culture to FEM

Conversations and decisions around FEM topics are often influenced by cultural norms and values. Learn more about how families’ culture affects those conversations. Discover ways to ask and answer questions.

Conversations with Families About Living Experiences and Housing Goals

Head Start staff are often in a position to talk with families experiencing homelessness. Explore strategies and resources to support staff professional development as they work with families.