Family Engagement
Family Engagement Vision Statement and Values
Building Systems that Work for Families
VECF’s vision: Every Ready Region creates opportunities for families to offer guidance and input in early childhood decisions that matter most to them.
“It’s a relief to see initiatives finally include the people that it’s meant to help. This feels like the future and a step in the right direction.” – Parent Testimonial
Our Values:
Parents are a child’s first and most important teachers. The parent/family perspective is essential to identify barriers to and solutions for obstacles families face when trying to access equitable and high-quality early childhood services.
Parents have a unique understanding of what’s best for their children and have the right to participate in every decision that directly affects them, their families, and their communities. Parents are essential and valued partners at every level of the early childhood system — in programs and systems development work at the community and state levels.
Families should be included and involved in ways that are purposeful, results-oriented, and respectful of family needs, schedules, and circumstances.
Family engagement must represent the diverse perspectives across communities and regions, especially those families who may not always be heard or have access to opportunity. Engagement will reflect understanding that accessing resources to support early childhood experiences, such as childcare subsidy, WIC, TANF, Medicaid, etc., shows resilience and should be destigmatized.
What is the Foundation First Family Council?
Foundation First Family Council creates opportunities for families to offer guidance and input in early childhood decisions that matter most to them. Families will have the opportunity to collaborate with other families within our region, have a voice in decision-making, raise awareness of the needs and concerns they experience with their children, and connect families with community resources.
Through virtual monthly meetings, they engage and have the opportunity to participate in fun activities all while elevating the family voice!
Upcoming Meetings
Coming Soon…
Connect with other families in our area-specific Facebook groups:
Want to learn more about Council?
Click the button below to explore the full FAMILY COUNCIL MODEL GUIDE to learn more about common terms, best practices, tips for implementation, indicators of success, and more.
