Family Advocates/Family Service Workers are often the first point of contact for a family, the bridge to services, and the partner who helps parents step into their roles as their child's first teacher, advocate, and leader. The work demands more than good intentions. It demands skill, framework knowledge, and the ability to engage families in ways that produce real, lasting outcomes.

This workshop equips Family Advocates/Family Service Workers with the techniques and strategies they need to engage families effectively across the full Head Start journey, from recruitment and enrollment through ongoing case management. Grounded in the Head Start Parent, Family, and Community Engagement (PFCE) Framework and aligned with the Birth to 5 Head Start Program Performance Standards, the session connects framework to daily practice.