Topic: Parent and Family
EHS Increases Involvement Among Fathers
In South Carolina at Vital Connections of the Midlands Early Head Start center, fathers are front and center. “Too many times, we see mothers receiving all of the communication and information about their children and ways they can support these critical developmental years,” says Jerome Thompson, fatherhood specialist for Share Head Start/Early Head Start and…
One Early Head Start Mother to All New Mothers: “I’m so proud of you!”
New mothers today are inundated with information. And now with social media, where almost half of parents of newborns turn for information, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. “When I became a mom, I was on my own trying to figure it out. I was head down and focused on graduating so I could be more for kids. Once…
Alumni Spotlight: Pathways for Young Parents
Two Head Start alumnae from Community Action Alger-Marquette Head Start in Michigan tell their stories of finding their own paths to thriving futures as young parents.
Parent Self Assessment
There is an easier way to gather quantitative data about family engagement: the parent self assessment.
Parent and Family Engagement Conference
NHSA’s annual Parent and Family Engagement Conference is the only national event that focuses on how Head Start parents, families, and staff can best partner to promote both family engagement and children’s development. The 2025 Parent Conference will be held December 8 through December 11 in Orlando, Florida.
Mind in the Making Certification
Academy
January 19, 2022
Professional Development Certification Instruction and Effective Practice Parents and Families Support Services Parent and Family Instruction and Effective Practice Parents and Families Support Services Fall Spring Certifications Education Manager On-Demand Online
This inspiring learning journey shares research on brain development, child development, and adult learning that you can use to better your own life, and to help children thrive.
Family Services Certification
Academy
January 19, 2022
Professional Development Family Engagement Parent and Family Support Services Fall Spring Summer Winter Certifications Family Services Manager On-Demand Online
This certification provides Head Start family services staff with a chance to demonstrate skills that support family engagement and wellbeing.
Policy Council Basics
Academy
January 19, 2022
Professional Development Course Parents and Families Parent and Family Parents and Families Fall Spring Summer Winter Basics Education Manager Family Services Manager On-Demand Online Yes
Policy Council Basics provides an overview of Head Start’s structure, helping parents grow as leaders and decision-makers.
Parent Advocacy Engagement Call
Join the nationwide community of Head Start parents and caregivers. This is a safe space for parents across the country for parent engagement.