Course Length: 12 hour/s (2 days)

Course Cost: $375.00 member

                     $425.00 non-member  

Course Number: FS172

Course Description: This course reinforces Head Start's role as a family support program and defines the framework for supporting families.  Participants will understand the concepts and principles of supporting families and the skills necessary to develop those relationships which enhance family support. 

Prerequisite: None

Learning Objectives: Upon completion, you will be able to:

· Apply principles of family support to your daily work

· Demonstrate the skills necessary for forming supportive partnerships with families

· Develop creative approaches for providing support to families

· Assess your skills in working effectively with families and establish plans for professional development accordingly

Target Audience: This course is designed for family workers, health workers, education workers, parent involvement workers, administrative staff, managers, program area managers, directors, coordinators or anyone working with parents in a supportive nature.