For Parents

Get involved
Parents make the critical difference in the growth and development of their children. That is why we at IHSD believe a parent is a child’s most important teacher. To assist parents with this critical job of helping their children grow and supporting their family, we provide community resources and referrals, parent education programs and other support services. We also encourage parents to get involved in their child’s education.

Opportunities for involvement in Head Start/Early Head Start Program

IHSD promotes parental involvement in each of its programs. Ask a staff member about how you can be actively involved in the program, your child’s education and/or your community. These are a few opportunities for parent involvement:

Parent Meetings, Parent Trainings, Parent Activities

  • Participate in and attend parent meetings, parent activities and/or Parent Trainings.
  • Become an officer of the Parent Center Committee at your child's site.
  • Assist Parent Officers and staff with set-up, clean up, and/or food service during parent meetings and events.
  • Encourage other parents to become involved.
  • Assist with Childcare during meetings and workshops.
  • Participate on a committee (RIF, parent activity committee, etc.)

Program Planning & Decision-Making

  • Become a Parent Officer/Policy Council Member.
  • Participate in our annual Program Self-Assessment.
  • Share your ideas, concerns, feedback, or questions about program services with staff member or parent officers.
  • Complete program surveys to provide feedback on IHSD's services (eg. Parent Satisfaction Questionnaires, Parent Interest Surveys)

Family & Health Services

  • Request meetings with Family Service Staff for family support services or information on community resources and referrals.
  • Participate in Family goal Setting with Family Service Staff, and participate in New Projects (eg. Health Care Institute, Fatherhood Project, Reading Is Fundamental)
  • Recruit other families for program services.
  • Read the parent bulletin board & health boards at your child’s site.
  • Share health updates or concerns with Family Service Staff.

Children Services/Education

  • Volunteer time in a Head Start Classroom.
  • Participate in parent-teacher conferences and home visits.
  • Read to your child using Raising a Reader Book Bag Program.




 
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