Building Partnerships with Families Series
The goal of parent and family engagement is to work with families to build strong and effective partnerships. Explore these three resources to learn ways to strengthen relationships with families.
Parent, Family, and Community Engagement (PFCE) Framework
The Office of Head Start (OHS) Parent, Family, and Community Engagement (PFCE) Framework is a road map for progress. It is a research-based approach to program change. It is designed to help Head Start programs achieve outcomes that lead to positive and enduring change for children and families.
Conducting Family Services Staff Interviews
This resource offers sample interview questions that Head Start managers, supervisors, and directors can use when hiring family services professionals and home visitors.
5-step Recruitment Strategy for Hiring Family Services Staff
Family services staff are essential to engaging families in Head Start programs. Thoughtful and intentional recruitment strategies can help you find and hire qualified candidates who are a good fit for the role.
Guide to Developing Job Descriptions for Family Services Staff
This resource is designed to inform and guide the development of a comprehensive job description for family services professionals who work directly with families in Head Start programs.
Head Start and Refugee Resettlement Programs’ Communications Guide
Explore this communications guide to increase collaboration between Head Start and Refugee Resettlement programs.
Goal-setting with Families Course
Explore this three-module course to learn about the knowledge, skills, and practices family services professionals need to engage in the family partnership process and goal setting with families.
Tips from Parents to Support Parent Employment in Head Start Programs
Explore the key milestones described by parents that led to employment in a Head Start program. Learn and implement parent-recommended strategies to support parent employment in your program.
Engaging Parents with Disabilities and Learning Differences
This resource provides information, suggested strategies, and links to resources that support Head Start staff in their efforts to engage parents and caregivers with disabilities and learning differences thoughtfully and intentionally.
Caring Conversations About McKinney-Vento Eligibility
Learn how to use a caring conversations approach with families to gather information about their living circumstances and determine McKinney-Vento eligibility for Head Start programs.