The following five virtual family engagement strategies for programs were developed with best practices from the field and research¹. Use any combination of these strategies to meet individual families’ needs and goals related to the outcomes in the Parent, Family, and Community Engagement Framework.

1. Provide Virtual One-to-One Check-ins
2. Maintain Ongoing and Two-way Communication with Families
3. Use Online Lessons to Engage Parents to Support Learning and Skill Development
4. Check in Virtually to Integrate Online Learning into Real-Life Contexts
5. Create Virtual Spaces for Families to Connect and Build Community

Last Updated: June 3, 2022