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Every day, Head Start directors, managers, staff, and parent leaders work to ensure that families feel welcome in their programs. Join this four-part webinar series about fostering the most accepting and inclusive Head Start and Early Head Start environments for LGBTQIA2S+ parents, families, and colleagues. LGBTQIA2S+ is an acronym for people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, intersex, asexual, two-spirit, or additional sexual orientations and gender identities that are not heterosexual or cisgender. This series focuses on key terms, biases, and facts; program planning for Head staff; building trusting and respectful relationships; and celebrating the lived experiences of LGBTQIA2S+ parents, families, and staff.

In this second webinar, we’re exploring how to strengthen program systems and services that are inclusive of LGBTQIA2S+ parents, families, and staff. Head Start program directors, managers, and other leaders set expectations and model effective parent, family, and community engagement practices. They also set a clear vision and goals to make sure that program policies, operational procedures, and practices (e.g., hiring) actively promote engagement opportunities for all staff and families. Join us as facilitators provide opportunities for knowledge-building, discussion, and self-reflection. The last 30 minutes is an optional Q&A session with the facilitators.

This webinar is offered with simultaneous interpretation in Spanish.

Key Topics
In this webinar, we’re discussing:

• Parent, Family, and Community Engagement (PFCE) Framework strategies as a guide for leaders to create welcoming early childhood programs for LGBTQIA2S+ parents, families, and staff.
• Practical tips and strategies to build and enhance systems and services grounded in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging