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Family Services Essentials: This 3-hour face-to-face session introduces Family Services staff to practical strategies they can use to strengthen family engagement in Head Start programs. Participants will explore the Parent, Family, Community Engagement (PFCE) Framework, practice utilizing a strength-based approach, and explore ways to support outreach, recruitment, and the family partnership process in their day-to-day work. They will leave with strategies they can implement right away to build stronger relationships and support positive outcomes for families and their children.

2.1  Respects families and is responsive to language, culture, family characteristics, needs, concerns, and priorities 
2.1 c. Supports and respects families’ safety, health, financial stability, early care and education, life goals, and
aspirations
2.1 k. Shares community resources based on families’ needs, including information about
developmental delays and disabilities
2.1 l. Engages in respectful, goal-oriented partnerships with families to promote parent-child relationships
and family well-being
2.1 m. Recognizes the impact of family stress on child development and family function and works closely with the
family to link them to appropriate community resources
2.2  Communicates regularly, respectfully, and effectively with families 
2.2 a. Includes the program’s philosophy about provider/family relationships into work with families
2.2 b. Values families and welcomes them into the classroom, program, or home setting
2.2 g. Seeks input and collaboration from all family members, including fathers, grandparents, and others
2.2 h. Ensures services meet the individual needs and strengths of each family
2.2 i. Uses surveys or other measurement tools to gather information and feedback from families
2.3  Provides families with opportunities to learn and develop skills to help children achieve desired outcomes within the program, at home, and in the community
2.3  b. Empowers families to find ways to support their children as they develop (i.e., planning, goal setting)
2.3 c. Promotes interaction between families and community
2.3 d. Encourages families to use services for children in the community (i.e., library, story time, field trips)

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