Building Partnerships with Families Series
The goal of parent and family engagement is to work with families to build strong and effective partnerships. Explore these three resources to learn ways to strengthen relationships with families.
Parent, Family, and Community Engagement (PFCE) Framework
The Office of Head Start (OHS) Parent, Family, and Community Engagement (PFCE) Framework is a road map for progress. It is a research-based approach to program change. It is designed to help Head Start programs achieve outcomes that lead to positive and enduring change for children and families.
Goal-setting with Families Course
Explore this three-module course to learn about the knowledge, skills, and practices family services professionals need to engage in the family partnership process and goal setting with families.
Equity Drivers to Strengthen Parent, Family, and Community Engagement
Early childhood professionals working with families can use this resource to learn about equity and integrate it into their daily parent, family, and community engagement efforts.
Tips from Parents to Support Parent Employment in Head Start Programs
Explore the key milestones described by parents that led to employment in a Head Start program. Learn and implement parent-recommended strategies to support parent employment in your program.
Engaging Parents with Disabilities and Learning Differences
This resource provides information, suggested strategies, and links to resources that support Head Start staff in their efforts to engage parents and caregivers with disabilities and learning differences thoughtfully and intentionally.
Equitable Access and Practices
Parents with disabilities and learning differences have the same opportunities as everyone to participate in Head Start programs. Learn about equity, ableism, and accessibility.
Caring Conversations About McKinney-Vento Eligibility
Learn how to use a caring conversations approach with families to gather information about their living circumstances and determine McKinney-Vento eligibility for Head Start programs.
Letter from the Director to MSHS Leaders
Read Director Garvin’s letter on the changes to Head Start eligibility criteria for Migrant and Seasonal Head Start programs.
Understanding Trauma and Healing in Adults
Explore this resource to learn about trauma, how traumatic events impact families and staff, and how to promote healing, resilience, and family well-being.