Going to the website I was immediately drown to the "Moms Speak Out" posts. One mom's quote "Head Start is an awesome program to be in". (Parent and Family Stores, 2015) In her interview she stated, " My advocate, Laney Carvolial, she's helped me through
a lot with sufficient housing, getting me the correct resources I needed to get to get to where I need to be, to build --
build stability in my household, shelter, food, necessities. It's just been really touching to be in the program and get the
resources when you need it." How awesome is that for a parent to have access to resources needed through an advocate. As advocates our job is to look after the well-being of the child and families. When families are stressed about food, homes, work etc., it can be hard to be there fully for a child. As an advocate we get impact families in such positive way. Major props to this advocate. She has changed this woman's life.
Parent involvement is essential in Head Start programs or any early learning program. It keeps a consistency between school and home that helps children develop in a positive way.
References
Head Star. Parent and Family Stories. 2015. Retrieved from https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc/hs/about/stories/pfs/videos/Vidfgr5.htm/000408-Parent%20Interview%20Balauro.pdf
Hi Quintina,
ReplyDeleteI agree with you that parent involvement is important for the parents and the children. As I listened to various mothers and fathers express how Head start programs empowered and motivated them, I immediately felt that this is something that should be viewed as imperative and critical to a child's development. Head start is a program that is essential for providing the tools and skills that children and families can benefit a life time.
Thanks for sharing!!
Dionne
Hello Quinitina I wished policy makers had more compassion for children. They are not worried about poor children.
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