Local communities levy local dollars and access funding to set up programs that reflect local needs.
Recognizing that families provide the first learning environment for young children, Early Childhood Family Education Program works to strengthen families and support the ability of all parents to provide for the healthy growth and development of their children. Program participants access and share information and develop skills for creating a healthy environment in which young children can thrive. Through learning programs, social opportunities, health screenings, and so on, parents learn to work with their children on communication skills, problem solving skills, expressing feelings, and more. Parents are engaged both as learners and teachers in the program and serve as advisers for program development. Program activities can be conducted at the school sites, but are not limited to those areas.