Family Resources
We provide resources and services to support Head Start families in their efforts to improve the quality of family life.
Family Partnership Building
Through Family Partnership building, we assist families with to access community services and resources, provide opportunities for parent education and serve as a family advocate. We also organizes parent groups/meetings and informational speakers who can provide insight into parenting issues, family relationships, child development and budgeting.
We believe parent involvement is pivotal because parents are the primary educators of their children. Our goal is to enable parents to participate in making policy decisions, parent education, and participation in the classroom or other activities to increase self-confidence and family involvement.
Family Resources
Whether you need resources or answers for learning, behavior, special needs or anything related to your child’s health and education, there’s a good chance you’ll find it here. If not, reach out and let us know how we can help!
Act Early
Developmental milestone checklists, access to a free application to track your child’s milestones, and get resources/ideas to help further your child’s development and learning!
Stop the Spread of Germs
Keep your family healthy with these tips to stop the spread of respiratory diseases like COVID-19.
South Dakota Parent Connection
An organization providing training and information to parents and families caring for individuals with disabilities.
Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Learning (CSEFEL)
An organization focused on promoting the social-emotional development and school readiness of young children from birth to age five.
National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations (NCPMI)
Great handouts for parents to promote family engagement.
Parental Rights and Procedural Safeguards
(available in multiple languages) learn about the rights afforded to parents of children in need of special education or special education and related services.
Head Start Center for Inclusion
Helpful resources we use to ensure that children with disabilities can participate as full members of their learning communities.
CHADD
Resources for parents of children who have been diagnosed with ADHD.
Center for Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation (ECMHC)
Teaching tools as well as stress and relaxation exercises for young children with challenging behavior.
Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center (ECTA)
An organization that is engaging families and creating trusting partnerships to improve child and family outcomes
988
988 is a direct connection to compassionate, accessible are and support for anyone experiencing mental health-related distress, suicide crisis, or substance use. People can also call 988 if they are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support.
211
211 is a free, confidential service that connects people with resources and services for their everyday needs and in times of crisis. 211 can help with: housing, utilities, mental health, food and clothing, disaster relief, and so much more. 211 can also connect people with volunteer activities that match their interests and time.