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Father Engagement

Father visiting children at a classroom.

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.

Father Engagement Strategies

Explore ways to engage fathers in children's development. These quick strategies can enhance father engagement efforts in early childhood programs.

Fatherhood Connection Webinar Series

This three-part webinar series focuses on effective and intentional father engagement. Learn how engaging fathers promotes children’s learning and development and strengthens the parent-child relationship.