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.
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Community Engagement
The collaboration between early childhood staff, families, and community agencies builds positive relationships. These relationships support parents’ progress toward their goals for themselves and their children. Community partners provide culturally and linguistically responsive services and helpful resources. They are available to work with families and early childhood providers on such goals as parents’ educational advancement, economic mobility, and other aspects of family well-being. Community engagement promotes positive, enduring change for children, families, and communities in accordance with the Office of Head Start Parent, Family, and Community Engagement Framework.
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.
Head Start and Refugee Resettlement Programs’ Communications Guide
Explore this communications guide to increase collaboration between Head Start and Refugee Resettlement programs.
Head Start 60th Birthday
Celebrating 60 years of Head Start programs.
Family and Community Partnerships for School Readiness
Strategies used by a program to make families and communities support children’s school readiness.
Engaging Families in the Transition to Kindergarten
A New Mexico Head Start Program describes – in this video- how prepares children and families for their transition to Kindergarten through strong partnerships.
Program Environments: Responsive Programming for Migrant Families
Watch this video for promising practices from a Head Start program for migrant families in San Luis Obispo, CA. Learn ways to foster strong relationships and partnerships between families and staff.
Engaging Fathers
Explore the strategies that Early Education Services in Brattleboro, VT uses to engage fathers in their children's learning and development. In this Head Start program, dedicated fathers learn from one another and make connections. They also learn to build a community that helps them fulfill their role as one of the most important people in their children's lives.
Bringing Families Together: Building Community
Watch this video for tips that programs can use to bring families together and build a strong sense of community. Sheltering Arms Educare Program in Atlanta, GA shares real-life experiences from their Head Start/Early Head Start program. Discover ways for parents to share experiences and build connections that improve family well-being and contribute to better outcomes for children.
Best Practices in Family & Community Engagement Video Series
Watch this video series that shows innovative approaches to engagement.
