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Family Well-being

This resource collection highlights the importance of helping families succeed to promote positive child outcomes. Families thrive when they are safe and healthy, have opportunities for educational advancement and economic mobility, and have access to family support services. In the Parent, Family, and Community Engagement Framework, Family Well-being is one of the seven family outcomes that affect child outcomes.

Know Your Children and Families

Mon, 05/05/2025 - 13:47

This video explores the tenth action in a culture of safety, Know Your Children and Families.

Action 10: Know Your Children and Families

Mon, 05/19/2025 - 15:48

Explore the tenth action in a culture of safety, Know Your Children and Families.

Building Foundations for Economic Mobility (BFEM) Webinar Series

Thu, 03/16/2017 - 12:01

Explore these videos and resources to support program efforts around financial capability and education and career strategies for Head Start families.

Family and Community Partnerships for School Readiness

Mon, 03/27/2017 - 10:33

Strategies used by a program to make families and communities support children’s school readiness.

Facilitating a Referral for Mental Health Services for Children and Their Families

Thu, 06/08/2017 - 10:57

Head Start program staff are required to work in partnership with families to ensure they have access to any needed mental health services. This brief is designed to: (1) provide guidance for Head Start program staff to identify mental health providers who best meet a family's needs, culture, and personality, and (2) offer ideas to overcome access barriers.

Family Well-being: Strategies to Support Family Safety, Health, and Financial Stability

Tue, 01/23/2018 - 11:57

Safety, health, and financial stability are key to family well-being. Explore ways program staff can promote and support family well-being.

What Is Domestic Violence?

Mon, 11/18/2019 - 17:29

Use this resource to learn what domestic violence is and how it affects children and families. Find out about resources for children and families experiencing domestic violence.

Preventing and Responding to Domestic Violence

Tue, 11/19/2019 - 11:45

Domestic violence can have long-term effects on children and families. Learn ways Head Start programs help families overcome the stress and trauma of domestic violence to heal and thrive.