Birth to 5 Father Engagement Guide
Explore this series to learn how Head Start programs partner with fathers to promote positive outcomes for children, families, and fathers themselves.
Father and male caregiver engagement is a vital and integrated aspect of parent, family, and community work. Head Start programs partner with fathers and male caregivers to:
Explore these resources to learn ways to enhance your program’s father engagement efforts.
Explore this series to learn how Head Start programs partner with fathers to promote positive outcomes for children, families, and fathers themselves.
Find out how to use data to enhance father engagement activities in Head Start and Early Head programs. Review strategies for supporting continuous learning and quality improvement.
Learn how to use professional development to enhance father engagement in Head Start and Early Head Start programs. Reflect on examples and consider useful tips for administrators, supervisors, and staff.
This resource highlights the five ways fathers already support their child's learning each day.
Review this infographic to learn about the importance of the father-child relationship and what Head Start and Early Head Start programs can do to support it.
Early Head Start (EHS) staff engage pregnant mothers and expectant families as they prepare for their new baby. Connecting families to comprehensive prenatal care, such as nutrition education, oral health care, and mental health supports, is all part of the process. This includes engaging fathers from the beginning. Understanding what to expect during pregnancy and after the birth can help young families feel better prepared to face parenthood.
Staff can use this module to learn how to work alongside and engage fathers in early care and education programs.
Explore these resources to learn ways to enhance your program’s father engagement efforts.
Explore ways to engage fathers in children's development. These quick strategies can enhance father engagement efforts in early childhood programs.
Display these wall posters to celebrate fathers’ passion for their children and the many things they do for their children every day.