Family Engagement

Head Start and Early Head Start Relationship-Based Competencies

Street sign showing RBC arrowsExplore the Head Start and Early Head Start Relationship-Based Competencies for Staff and Supervisors Who Work with Families tool. This resource can help programs implement the Head Start Program Performance Standards and the Parent, Family, and Community Engagement (PFCE) Framework. Learn about the necessary knowledge, skills, and actions for staff working with families in Head Start and Early Head Start programs. These competencies represent both research-based and best practices in the early childhood, human services, and social work fields.

Support professional development around the nine Head Start and Early Head Start Relationship-Based Competencies. Use these assessments for staff and supervisors who work with families.