Community Partnerships
Communities support families' interests and needs and encourage parent and family engagement in children's learning.
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School Readiness
School readiness is foundational across early childhood systems and programs. It means children are ready for school, families are ready to support their children's learning, and schools are ready for children. Head Start views school readiness as children possessing the skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary for success in school and for later learning and life. Physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development are all essential ingredients of school readiness. Managers, teaching staff, caregivers, family advocates, and families can learn more about creating enriching and supportive learning environments for young children ages birth to 5.
Family Well-being
Parents and families are safe, healthy, and have increased financial security.
Positive Parent-Child Relationships
Beginning with transitions to parenthood, parents and families develop warm relationships that nurture their child's learning and development.
Families as Lifelong Educators
Parents and families observe, guide, promote, and participate in the everyday learning of their children at home, school, and in their communities.
Families as Learners
Parents and families advance their own learning interests through education, training, and other experiences that support their parenting, careers, and life goals
Family Engagement in Transitions
Parents and families encourage and advocate for their child's learning and development as they transition to new learning environments..
Family Connections to Peers and Community
Parents and families form connections with peers and mentors in formal or informal social networks that are supportive, educational, and enhance social well-being and community life.
Families as Advocates and Leaders
Families participate in leadership development, decision-making, program policy development, or community and state organizing activities to improve children's development and learning experiences.
Positive and Goal-Oriented Relationships
Parents and families observe, guide, promote, and participate in the everyday learning of their children at home, school, and in their communities.
Approaches Infant
Goal IT-ATL 1. Child manages feelings and emotions with support of familiar adults.
