Overview
About Family & Community Relationships
Family & Community Relationships explores the vital connections between families, communities, and early childhood education programs. It provides the knowledge and skills needed to build strong, collaborative relationships with families and community partners. Topics include effective communication strategies, cultural competence, family engagement techniques, and the role of community resources in supporting child development from birth to 8 years old. Designed for future educators and early care and education professionals, this book emphasizes the importance of creating inclusive, supportive environments that benefit children, families, and the broader community. It is an essential resource for anyone preparing to work in early childhood education or family services.
Family & Community Relationships is an open educational resource with CC BY 4.0 licensing. Content is based on the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) statewide curriculum for the Family & Community Relationships early childhood education course (10-307-195). The content is grounded in scholarly research and evidence, and is carefully peer reviewed for accuracy and quality.
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Dohms, A. (Ed.). (2025). Family & Community Relationships. WisTech Open. https://wtcs.pressbooks.pub/foundationsofece/
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