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Relationship-based Practices

Family spending a happy time with children.Relationship-based practices promote engagement with all families. When Head Start staff engage with a family, they form a relationship on behalf of the child. These practices are intended to guide what staff say and do with families to support open communication and promote better understanding. 

Explore these resources to learn more about relationship-based practices and how to implement them in your work with families.

Make Safety a Priority for Families and Self

Explore practical examples of addressing safety issues for families, children, and service providers. Then delve into reflective questions to strengthen this practice.

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.

Respect Family Privacy and Confidentiality

Read these examples of respecting the privacy and confidentiality of families to strengthen relationships and trust. Then explore reflective questions to strengthen this practice.

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