Parent involvement is the hallmark for Head Start. Parent participation in the design of activities and experiences will assist in expanding parental strengths and interests. Parents who are more involved have an opportunity to understand more about how their children grow and develop. Included in this section are resources for staff that communicate ideas and strategies to energize parent involvement activities.

The information and resources are related to the subjects listed below: 

Advocacy
Advocating for the community, children and families is an important part of ensuring that children are provided the most appropriate education and care.

Child Development and Education
Involvement in the approaches to child development and education enhances the ability of parents and staff to work together to support each child's growth and learning in the home and school environments. Included in this section are ways parents can support their child's education and growth.

Engaging Parents
Parents and staff sharing decision-making about what roles they and other community agencies can play in the planning and implementation of activities strengthens the Head Start and Early Head Start community. Included in this section are ways to encourage parents to be involved in your early childhood program.

Health
Learning more about health, nutrition, and mental health assists parents in establishing healthy habits in the home. Resources that can be made available to parents are located in this section.

Home Visits
Home visits are valuable in building respectful relationships with parents and in developing a broad understanding of every child in the program. Included in this section are ways to make every visit in a family's home a successful visit.

Transition Activities
Assisting parents in understanding what to expect in a new environment is an important role in Head Start and Early Head Start. Children and families need to be supported during transitions. Included in this section are ways to be a vital resource for families during a transition process.