Family well-being occurs when all family members are safe, healthy, and have chances for educational advancement and economic mobility. Support services such as early care and education, housing and food assistance, and physical and mental health care positively contribute to the well-being of families and their children. When families face challenges that cause stress, including poverty and homelessness, their health and wellness can be negatively impacted. Engaging families as active participants in problem-solving and goal-setting can help them identify and use their own strengths to address the challenges they face. When families are healthy, safe, and economically stable, their children's health and well-being can thrive.
The video explores parent and family engagement in Head Start programs and the efforts of family services professionals working with families as they move towards their own version of the “American Dream.”
Learn about the Maternity Group Homes (MGH) program. Discover how one MGH and Early Head Start program are working together to meet the needs of pregnant and parenting youth who are experiencing homelessness.
In this webinar, learn about the free tools and resources Head Start programs can share with families to help them work toward their employment, education, career, and financial goals.
In this webinar, learn about daily practices to build positive relationships with children experiencing domestic violence.
Hear how programs can partner with community agencies to help families who face homelessness. Learn how this effort can help programs reach children and families who are in need of services.
Explore this webinar for ways to help programs meet the needs of families experiencing homelessness. Learn about regulations that can support programs in this work.
Explore ways to build on opportunities and meet challenges of strengthening the partnerships between Head Start services and Community Action Agencies (CAA). Find out how to maximize resources and promote the best possible outcomes for families. Learn about strategies, tools, and resources for overcoming barriers to CAA collaboration and coordination.
Learn about resources for helping families resolve challenges as they pursue their education and training goals.