Early Head Start (EHS) staff engage pregnant mothers and expectant families as they prepare for their new baby. Connecting families to comprehensive prenatal care, such as nutrition education, oral health care, and mental health supports, is all part of the process. This includes engaging fathers from the beginning. Understanding what to expect during pregnancy and after the birth can help young families feel better prepared to face parenthood.
Learn how support groups and activities for fathers provide men an opportunity to get together to talk, share, and build different parenting skills.
Staff can use this module to learn how to work alongside and engage fathers in early care and education programs.
Find out how to partner with both parents and discover the goals fathers have for their children and themselves.
Explore these resources to learn ways to enhance your program’s father engagement efforts.
Learn the basics of inclusive communication. It requires staff to reflect on their relationships with both parents equally, fairly, and honestly.
Find out how to honor what families bring to each child's learning and development.
Learn strategies to ensure each parent's voice is heard to create a strong foundation for family engagement in your program.
Explore strategies to support staff in relationship-building with both mothers and fathers.
Explore ways to engage fathers in children's development. These quick strategies can enhance father engagement efforts in early childhood programs.