Engaging Families to Share their Stories. Family Engagement What is it? Why is it important? What are some opportunities?

Engaging Families to Share their Stories

Family EngagementWhat is it?

Why is it important?

What are some opportunities?

Family Success StoriesWhy do you want family stories?

How does your program benefit?

How does a family benefit?

What have you done before?

Family Success StoriesConsider every family

Diversity and combo of services

Look beyond academic/social

Highlight a benefit of quality

Possible BarriersLanguage / lack of confidence

Time / work requirements

Fear / distrust

Privacy concerns

Engaging FamiliesExisting events

Small group discussions

What do families like most?

Concerns/ideas?

Telling a Great StoryLeanne Grace

Next Level of

Family Engagement

Sign PA’s Promise declaration

Mentor another parent/family

Help with events

Help find other family stories

Helpful Resources

Learning is Everywhere

paprom.convio.net/liec

Be Your Child’s Champion

paprom.convio.net/champion

Community Outreach Tools

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