Watch this video to learn about Head Start parents' hopes for their children as they prepare for kindergarten. Explore research-based strategies to build stability and consistency for children and families.
As a parent or family member serving on the Policy Council, you are part of your program’s leadership. Use this tool to reflect on how your program is partnering with families using the framework.
You have served on the Policy Council. Now it is time for other parents to have the opportunity to be a member. Explore this tip sheet to learn more about leaving the Policy Council.
Parents and family members often have questions about their program’s Policy Council. Explore this tip sheet to learn answers to common questions about the Policy Council.
In this this tip sheet, learn more about being a Policy Council member. Find out about training and how to engage in making policy suggestions.
Explore this tip sheet to help you decide whether to join your program’s Policy Council.
In this resource, learn how to partner with parents. Explore how to support their growth as leaders and advocates on the Policy Council.
Parents can use this tool to reflect on how their program is partnering with families. Learn how to use the Head Start Parent, Family, and Community Engagement Framework in this effort.
Discover resources and videos on the importance of engaging families and partnering with them in the transition to kindergarten.
Learn about the Economic Mobility Toolkit for Head Start and Early Head Start. Explore ways to use the tool to help integrate economic mobility work into your program.