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Family Involvement
Parents are the most
important influence on a child's development. An essential part of the Head
Start Program is the involvement of parents in parent education, program
planning and operating activities. Many serve as members of the Policy
Council and Parent Committees which have a voice in administrative and
managerial decisions, while others serve as volunteers in the classroom.
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FAMILY
PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENTS
Partnerships are the
hallmark of Head Start's success; they represent strong and caring
relationships between Head Start staff and families. The family
partnership agreement is an individualized, strengths-based, family-driven
process-one in which staff provide support to families in response to
their interest, goals, strengths, and needs. |
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for more information on the Parents' Page.
Community
Partnerships
Head Start serves
families within the context of the community, and recognizes that many agencies
and groups work with the same families. The objectives of the Community
Partnership component ensure that Head Start programs collaborate with partners
in their communities, in order to provide the highest level of services to
children and families; while fostering the development of a continuum of family
centered services.
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