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Family Engagement
Training to Go
Objectives
• Create a family-friendly environment • Send a clear message that family involvement is
welcome
• Actively reach out to the hard-to-reach families
Family Engagement
What does family engagement look like?
Sending a Welcoming Message
• What in our rooms or centers illustrate family involvement?
• Is it clear that all families are welcome?
• Do we embrace less “traditional” families?
Creating a Welcoming Environment for Families
• Create a sense of welcome, community, and connection among families
• Share information about program goals, needs, and accomplishments
• Recognize and celebrate families
Families as Resources
• How can families support and enrich the program?
• Which families can help with what?
• How can more families be utilized as resources?
Connecting with the Hardest to Reach
What keeps some families from being involved?
Building Bridges
• What strategies can help the program overcome barriers to family involvement?
• What has worked in the past?
Next Steps
• What ideas can be put into action soon?
• How can we gather more information about what type of opportunities program families need?