Families play a critical role in their child’s development and learning, and their partnership with you benefits children in a number of ways. Read the article below, then reflect on ways to communicate and partner with families in your program using the questions below.

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1. What are your thoughts and beliefs about collaborating with families.
    
2. How do you communicate with families about their children?
    
3. How do you currently involve families in their children’s care?
    
4. What opportunities do families have to share information about their child or family with you?
    
5. What types of decisions do you involve families in?
    
6. What new ways to involve families in their children’s care would you like to try out?