Partnering with Families and Communities

Presentation style class with discussion to Strengthen your impact with families and community partners. Learn how to effectively engage, and communicate with cultural sensitivity, and foster shared understanding.

You’ll Learn: Culturally responsive engagement strategies Connecting families with relevant community resources Collaborating with schools and service providers

This course is for anyone whose role involves engaging families, building trust, connecting people to resources, or collaborating across agencies will find this course valuable.

This course is ideal for professionals who work directly with families, children, and community members, including:

Family-Facing Professionals Family support workers Case managers Social workers

Community outreach workers Home visitors Early intervention specialists

Education and Child-Serving Roles Teachers and educational assistants Early childhood educators School counselors School administrators Parent liaisons or family engagement coordinators

Health and Wellness Providers Nurses and public health staff Mental health counselors Child development specialists Behavioral health support roles

Community Partnership and Service Coordination Roles Community program coordinators Nonprofit service providers Youth program leaders Housing and social service navigators Staff working in family resource centers

Professionals Working With Diverse Populations Cultural liaisons Immigrant and newcomer support workers Advocacy and equity specialists

This course is suited for organizations that serve families, children, and communities, including:

Education and Child Development Organizations Schools (K–12) Early childhood education centers (preschool, childcare, Head Start) Special education departments School districts and family engagement offices Social Services and Community Agencies Family resource centers Community outreach programs Youth development organizations Housing support agencies Parenting support and child welfare services Healthcare and Behavioral Health Providers Public health departments Community health clinics Mental health organizations Early intervention and developmental support programs Nonprofits and Community-Based Organizations Immigrant and refugee support agencies Cultural organizations Advocacy groups Community action partnerships Government and Public Sector Agencies Human services departments Community development offices Public housing authorities

Minimum of 4 Maximum of 30 Participants