Head Start Programs and Child Welfare Partnerships
Explore this series to learn how programs can build effective partnerships with child welfare agencies to benefit young children and families.
The collaboration between early childhood staff, families, and community agencies builds positive relationships. These relationships support parents’ progress toward their goals for themselves and their children. Community partners provide culturally and linguistically responsive services and helpful resources. They are available to work with families and early childhood providers on such goals as parents’ educational advancement, economic mobility, and other aspects of family well-being. Community engagement promotes positive, enduring change for children, families, and communities in accordance with the Office of Head Start Parent, Family, and Community Engagement Framework.
Explore this series to learn how programs can build effective partnerships with child welfare agencies to benefit young children and families.
Explore ways to partner with families when there is child welfare agency involvement. Find out how to use both a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach to build trusting relationships with families.
Explore this resource to learn ways to build effective, engaged, and collaborative relationships with child welfare agencies to strengthen family well-being.
In this overview, learn about the importance of community partnerships with child welfare agencies for program leaders and staff.