Caring Conversations About McKinney-Vento Eligibility
Learn how to use a caring conversations approach with families to gather information about their living circumstances and determine McKinney-Vento eligibility for Head Start programs.
Family Economic Mobility Toolkit
The Family Economic Mobility Toolkit shares information, ideas, inspiration, and hands-on resources to help Head Start staff partner with families on their journeys toward economic stability and mobility.
Tax Time Checklist: Prepare for Tax Season
Use this checklist to gather the information you need to file your 2024 taxes. Share it with families in your program to help them get ready for tax season, even if they don't usually file.
Respect Family Privacy and Confidentiality
Read these examples of respecting the privacy and confidentiality of families to strengthen relationships and trust. Then explore reflective questions to strengthen this practice.
Connect Families with Additional Supports
Explore these examples of connecting with other community organizations to help families access supports outside of Head Start. Then ask reflective questions to strengthen this practice.
Develop Short- and Long-Term Well-Being Goals
Read examples of supporting families to develop specific short- and long-term goals for well-being, along with reflective questions to strengthen this practice.
Make Safety a Priority for Families and Self
Explore practical examples of addressing safety issues for families, children, and service providers. Then delve into reflective questions to strengthen this practice.
Check In and Partner with Families
Explore examples of checking in and partnering with families to create and strengthen relationships, along with reflective questions to strengthen this practice.
Using the RBCs to Promote Family Well-being
Learn more about the concept of family well-being, the role of family services professionals and home visitors in supporting family well-being, and the systemic barriers to well-being that families face.
Families Moving Forward: The Fundamentals of Economic Mobility
The video explores parent and family engagement in Head Start programs and the efforts of family services professionals working with families as they move towards their own version of the “American Dream.”