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Virtual Communications

Woman working online.Researchers have identified many benefits of virtual family engagement service delivery. The two most common benefits are increased access and improved convenience and flexibility.

Explore these resources to learn more about using virtual communication channels to facilitate engagement with families.

Strategies to Support and Engage Families Virtually

Explore this resource to learn the benefits of engaging families virtually and five evidence-based strategies for virtual family engagement. Use the tools to plan and develop an action plan for implementation.

Five Virtual Family Engagement Strategies

Use any combination of these strategies to meet individual families’ needs and goals related to the outcomes in the Head Start Parent, Family, and Community Engagement Framework.

Planning for Virtual Family Engagement

When planning your year, assess which virtual engagement strategies work best for your program and families. Then, use the Virtual Engagement Planning Tool to develop your action plan.

Virtual Service Planning Tips

Use the following tips to gather the information you need to begin planning virtual family engagement services. These tips also can help strengthen your current practices and support ongoing improvement.

Benefits of Engaging Families Virtually

Researchers have identified many benefits of virtual service delivery. The most common benefits are increased access and improved convenience and flexibility.