Family Engagement vs. Family Involvement: There is a Difference

*IN-PERSON*

Presenter: Adrienne Humphries

Many seek to increase family involvement but family engagement promotes more of an investment and looks very different. Family involvement usually means you have decided what projects you need help with and then tell families how they can contribute. Family engagement means you listen to what families need or think and allow them to partner with you in accomplishing the goal.

This training will discuss how we can gain more family engagement in our programs by: 4.1.3.a - Engages families in discussions to promote respectful partnerships. 4.2.1.a - Develops and maintains open, friendly, cooperative, and respectful relationships with families. 4.2.2.c - Creates and provides opportunities for continual family involvement throughout the program. 4.2.4.c - Assesses, plans, and conducts activities for family support and participation.

CDA 4

Core Competency IV