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Engage Families

Engage families at my center or FCCH

Family engagement is designed to include families as partners in a child’s development, learning, and wellness. Providers are encouraged to create positive relationships between families and staff in early learning programs. Children who feel connected with their family and teachers feel safe, supported, and ready to learn.

Benefits of Family Engagement

Child BenefitsParent BenefitsProvider Benefits
Improved school readiness and
cognitive outcomes		View themselves as their child’s
first and most important teacher		Increased parent satisfaction, thus
reducing child turnover
Improved social and emotional
development		View themselves as partners with
the teacher		Gain resources through parent
contribution of skills and knowledge
Reduced problem behaviors at
home and school		Establish social connections with
other parents		Increased volunteer participation
Establish social connections with
other parents		Better understanding of family dynamic

How to Engage Families

For ideas on how to engage families at your center or FCCH, visit the ELC of Duval’s Pinterest page, or the Family Engagement Resources list below.

Need Family Engagement Support?

The ELC of Duval is here to help you create dynamic family engagement programs at your child care/early learning facility through:

  • Customized Parent Workshops
  • On-site Parent Cafes
  • Providing community resources for families
  • Sharing take-home activities
  • Click here for more information or email cgross@elcduval.org.

Parent Empowerment Workshops

ELC of Duval provides FREE parent empowerment workshop for families and caregivers with children ages birth to five. Providers are encouraged to share these workshops with their families as an extension of your program. Click here to download the flyer and share with families. Please direct all questions to cgross@elcduval.org.

I need help with family engagement

StaffContact Information
Charlene Gross
Director of Family Engagement		cgross@elcduval.org
904-208-2044, ext. 240
Chiante’ Bailey
Family Engagement Trainer		cbailey@elcduval.org
904-208-2044, ext. 292
Maria Luna
Family Engagement Trainer		mluna@elcduval.org
904-208-2044, ext.

Family Engagement Resources and Tutorials

Division of Early Learning – Parents’ PagesClick Here
PNC Grow Up GreatClick Here
NAEYC – Family EngagementClick Here
Jacksonville Public Library – Kids and TeensClick Here
Jacksonville Public Library – EventsClick Here

Questions? Call CCR&R at 904-208-2044

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