Explore this resource to foster positive parent-child relationships through everyday staff-parent relationships. Find prompts and questions that invite partnership-building conversations with parents.

Personal and cultural background informs how people parent. Head Start programs can provide important support to parents who want the best for their children.

Head Start staff and parents bring unique elements to their relationship while they work with a focus on supporting children’s growth and learning. 

Head Start staff can use these three steps to build relationships with parents and support their learning and decision-making.

The positive, goal-directed relationships Head Start staff form with parents can strengthen the relationships parents have with their children. This parallel process supports parents in self-discovery.

Secure relationships are the foundation of trust. By using positive, strengths-based attitudes, staff can create trusting, supportive partnerships with parents.

In this set of videos, learn about the home-based program option. Find out how home visits work, what parents can expect from a home visitor, and the role parent's play in the development of their child.

Share this tip sheet with families to support the use of schedules and routines at home with their children. Learn why schedules are important for children's development.

Learn about the importance of supporting early bonding and attachment child-parent relationships and child-caregiver relationships. Explore strategies useful for Head Start center-based, home-based, and family child care program options.

Caregivers and parents have unique temperaments. Adult-child compatibility can affect the quality of their relationships. Use this chart to discover your traits and those of the children you work with.