Partnering with Families to Address Domestic Violence
Find resources that program staff can use as a guide to talk with families about healthy relationships and domestic violence in a trauma-informed way.
Family Service Workers
Tips for Responding to Disclosures About Domestic Violence
Learn about ways to support people who have disclosed or shared their experiences of violence. There are no “perfect words” to say. The key is to simply listen, convey empathy, and offer support.
Sample Memorandum of Understanding Between Head Start and Domestic Violence Programs
Use this resource to learn how to develop and revise memorandum of understanding (MOU) agreements with community partners.
Preventing and Responding to Domestic Violence
Domestic violence can have long-term effects on children and families. Learn ways Head Start programs help families overcome the stress and trauma of domestic violence to heal and thrive.
Implementing Universal Education Strategies on Domestic Violence in Head Start Programs
Learn more about universal education strategies to prevent and respond to domestic violence.
Families Thrive, Zero to Five Safety Card
Explore this educational card to learn what makes a healthy relationship. Learn more about relationship safety and supportive resources.
Engaging Community Partners to Strengthen Family Services
Learn how programs can enhance community engagement and partner with families. This series is intended to guide efforts to strengthen child and family outcomes.
Building Community Partnerships
Use this resource to learn how programs can enhance community engagement and partner with families.
Children and Families Experiencing Homelessness
Explore materials to help your program enroll and support children and families experiencing homelessness. Learn to support sensitive conversations about living circumstances and find state and local partners.
Parenting Curricula for Specific Groups of Parents
Explore these curricula to find a program that can be delivered to parents one-on-one in their home environment.