Strategies to Use Father-focused Data for Continuous Learning and Quality Improvement
Explore this practical guide to learn more about using data to enhance father engagement activities in Head Start programs.
Father Engagement
Father and male caregiver engagement is a vital and integrated aspect of parent, family, and community work. Head Start programs partner with fathers and male caregivers to:
- Promote positive outcomes for their children, families, and themselves
- Help them develop their skills and interests and achieve goals for themselves and their families
- Support them as advocates, lifelong educators, and first teachers of their children.
Explore these resources to learn ways to enhance your program’s father engagement efforts.
Tips for Staff Working Remotely with Fathers
Review tips for family services staff, fatherhood coordinators, and other direct service professionals who work with Head Start fathers, whether in person or virtually.
Program Strategies to Maximize Fathers’ Connections with Community Partners
In this practical guide, learn more about how programs build effective community partnerships to serve fathers in Head Start programs.
Strategies for Program Leaders to Support Father Engagement
Explore strategies to expand program leadership practices related to father engagement in Head Start programs. Discover opportunities for practice and reflection.
Engaging Fathers
Explore the strategies that Early Education Services in Brattleboro, VT uses to engage fathers in their children's learning and development. In this Head Start program, dedicated fathers learn from one another and make connections. They also learn to build a community that helps them fulfill their role as one of the most important people in their children's lives.
Las Manos de Apá Resources
Explore this set of resources designed to support Latino fathers as early literacy models for their children. The resources outline creating father-friendly environments, building community supports, sharing stories, and supporting early literacy for young children. Many of the resources and activities are in English and Spanish.