Family Partnership

Families are the child’s first teacher and are the link between the educational setting and home.  A strong connection between child care personnel and families is critical for building a positive environment for young children, allowing children to feel more secure, confident, and self-assured.  In addition, a high quality of family involvement reduces the number of complaints made.  Everyone, but especially children, benefits when providers and families work together. 

Click here for information on Building a Parent Resource Area

Click here for a Community Resource List Example

Click here for 50 Ideas to Involve Families in your Program

Conferences

Click here for a Guide to Conducting a Successful Parent Conferences A

Click here for a Guide to Conducting a Parent Teacher Conferences B

Click here for a Sample of a Parent Conference Form

Keeping Families Informed

Click here for Family Bulletin Board Information

Click here for Ideas to Include in Parent's Handbook

Systems for Sharing Information

Click here for a Sample of a "First Week Congrats" Sheet

Click here for a Sample of a Daily Sheet

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Overview

Children's Book List

Equity Tips for Families

Equity Tips for Programs

05-04-2022