Introductory Level
Choose this track if you are new to your role, or you have been in your current role for less than five years.
Choose this track if you are new to your role, or you have been in your current role for less than five years.
Choose this track if you have been in your family engagement services role for less than five years.
Choose this track if you have been in your family engagement services role for less than five years.
Learn how home visitors individualize for families to support them as their child’s first and most important teacher. Explore services to pregnant women and how to find your local Head Start program.
Explore Joint Planning
Explore Joint Planning
Watch this series of documentary-style videos about the power of storytelling. Explore the impact of hearing the stories of a family when working toward positive outcomes for families and children.
Watch a Migrant and Seasonal Head Start program staff member interview families about their personal experiences as migrant workers in the U.S. These interactions help program staff understand the authentic needs and goals of families. In this way, storytelling can build partnerships based in trust, honor, and respect.
When families share their stories, staff can better understand and identify resources to help families achieve those goals. In some cases, storytelling can help families recognize their accomplishments, resources, skills, and abilities.
When families share their stories with staff, it can be an emotional experience. Staff can encourage storytelling by sharing experiences or goals they may have in common with families. Recognizing these common ties and honoring the storytelling process can help strengthen relationship between staff and families.
Last Updated: October 5, 2017