ELEMENT 8
PARENT/FAMILY/COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
A quality program establishes a strong partnership with families and communities in order to achieve program goals.

A quality program:
Plan To Improve
1. *Involves families in decision making and planning.
2. Involves families and the community in program events.
3. *Communicates with families on matters concerning the well-being of the child.
4. Provides opportunities for literacy and related educational experiences for the families of the participants in the program.
5. Provides families with information about community resources to meet their needs.
6. Builds relationships with arts, cultural, and other community institutions to expand and enhance program offerings.
7. Coordinates staff development activities with those of school and community partners.
8. Makes intentional connections with early care and education programs and stakeholders in the community.
*Denotes items to be assessed prior to program start-up.
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