Relationships with Families Matter

03/20/2024 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM CT

Admission

  • Free

Location

St. Louis County Library-Bridgeton Trails Branch
3455 McKelvey Rd
Bridgeton, MO 63044

Summary

*In-person, Public Training at the Bridgeton library branch in Bridgeton, MO*
All Child Care Providers Welcome

We know that young children feel secure, supported, and happy when they see the important adults in their lives connecting with each other in positive ways. Caregivers who make conscious efforts to develop respectful and responsive relationships with the members of children’s families create places were children thrive.

Description

Presented By: Angela Clark

Objectives:

  • Define family engagement
  • Recognize that a child's well-being is linked to the well-being of the family
  • Explain the role we have as caregivers in the development of strong relationships with families
  • Learn ways in which we can foster engagement strengthen genuine relationships with families
  • Create steps to implement and enhance family engagement with the families you work with

Core Competencies: 

2b: Collaborate as partners with families in young children's development and learning through respectful, reciprocal relationships and engagement. (2 Hours)

CDAs: 

Relationships with Families (2 Hours)