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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.
Raising children can be hard for parents. It may be even harder when a family has experienced domestic violence. Use this resource to help parents build a connection with their child and help them to feel loved.
Programs can use this set of positive social media messages as a way to provide virtual support to parents and families.
Programs can use this resource to learn more about working with families and children who may be experiencing violence.
In this first webinar, hear about innovative examples of Head Start programs and community organizations joining forces to strengthen family well-being.
Explore examples of how other grantees have used COVID-19 funds to serve children and families in creative and innovative ways. Discover ideas for supporting family engagement in your community.
Explore information and strategies Head Start staff can use to promote positive oral health practices among pregnant women, parents, and Head Start staff.
A healthy mouth is important for adults’ overall health and well-being. When adults have a healthy mouth, they can speak clearly, eat healthy foods, look healthy, and feel good about themselves.
Supporting families through substance use and recovery is a Head Start priority. Learn about addiction and substance use stigma and how you can make a difference in your work.
Learn more about the concept of family well-being, the role of family services professionals and home visitors in supporting family well-being, and the systemic barriers to well-being that families face.
HeadStart.gov
official website of the Administration for Children and Families
