Family Partnerships
Parents are true partners in EHS programs. The program has a formal structure of shared governance through which parents can participate in policy-making and other decisions about the program. EHS will implement the Parent, Family and Community Engagement Framework to promote parent and family engagement and children’s learning and development. Participation in policy groups, parent committees, and governing bodies empowers parents and community members to share in the decision-making process. EHS offers parents opportunities for their own growth and support in identifying and meeting goals. Families and staff collaboratively design and routinely update individualized family partnership agreements to ensure that service delivery strategies are responsive to the individual goals of families. Referrals are made, as appropriate, to other community resources and services that support each family’s needs and goals.
- EHS offers training opportunities for parents such as:
- Financial Literacy
- Positive Parenting/Child Abuse Prevention
- Healthy Relationships
- Domestic Violence and Substance Abuse Prevention
- Mental health and counseling
- Health Nutritional education
- Basic life skills and Home Safety Techniques
Early Head Start also offers parents the opportunity to attend Group Socializations which are held twice per month. Families receive a nutritious meal and engage in social interaction with other parents and children while strengthening the parent/child relationship within their own family.
