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Ultimate Resource Guide + FAQ: How to Engage Parents Around the 2020 Census

You probably know that census participation is important. You already heard that it will help relieve overcrowded classrooms, repair rundown libraries, and increase affordable housing. But how do you communicate the importance to the families and parents in your community? We’ve compiled a rich list of resources, FAQs, and links that will help family-serving organizations like yours reach into your …

Creating Parent Advocates in Mission Promise

By Liz Cortez and Ada Freund, Mission Promise Neighborhood | San Francisco, CA The Mission district of San Francisco is a historically vibrant immigrant community. At the present time, many of our Latinx families are striving to stay and thrive in the neighborhood and in San Francisco. The pressures of displacement and poverty are impacting family wellness and academic success.  …

Why the 2020 Census Matters to You

By Nichelle Gilbert and Javier Martinez | Partnership for Community Action (PCA) Do overcrowded classrooms affect your child’s learning? Are your local recreation centers or libraries run down and in need of repair? Do you struggle to find affordable housing near your place of work, or well-paying jobs where you live? If you answered yes to any or all of …

A Guide to Creating “Safe Space” Policies for Early Childhood Programs

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Growing Healthy Readers: Taking Action to Support the Health Determinants of Early School Success The Growing Healthy Readers series was developed by the Campaign’s Healthy Readers team and will help community- and state-level coalitions determine how to take action on priority issues that affect children’s health and learning. How Families Promote Early Literacy is a helpful infographic created by the …

Immigration, Know Your Rights

Abriendo Puertas/Opening Doors Releases Spanish-language Video to Support Immigrant Parents We are pleased to announce the release of a video we produced in response to the requests from thousands of parents who find themselves and their children in an environment that is increasingly uncertain for immigrants. The video demonstrates and provides insight for parents on how to communicate with their …

Family Time with Apps

Family Time with Apps: A Guide for ParentsApps en familia: Una guía para los padresFinding apps for kids can be overwhelming, but parents shouldn’t feel alone…New Apps en familia handout by the Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop helps families select and use technology for learning. The Family Time with Apps handout is a printable resource designed by research …