{"id":134,"date":"2026-03-03T17:12:48","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T17:12:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cdiheadstart.org\/slmohs\/?page_id=134"},"modified":"2026-03-18T17:19:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T17:19:09","slug":"parent-community-engagement","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cdiheadstart.org\/slmohs\/program-page\/parent-community-engagement\/","title":{"rendered":"Parent And Community Engagement"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1>\n\t\t\tParent and Community Engagement\t<\/h1>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tEvery contribution, big or small, makes a difference. Want to volunteer? Ask your teacher or home visitor today!\t<\/h4>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdiheadstart.org\/slmohs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/03\/AdobeStock_422278993.jpg\" alt=\"Parents and Children reading together\" height=\"1600\" width=\"2400\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n\t<p>At Head Start, families and community members play an important role in helping children learn and grow. When parents get involved, children see that school and home are working together-and that builds confidence, pride, and lifelong success. Your time, talents, and participation show children that their education matters.<\/p>\n<p>There are many ways to get involved, whether you have a little time or a lot:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdiheadstart.org\/slmohs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/02\/cropped-Final_CDI_HS_Logo_Mark_Red-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"15\" height=\"15\" \/> Help in the classroom by reading stories, assisting with activities, or sharing a special skill<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdiheadstart.org\/slmohs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/02\/cropped-Final_CDI_HS_Logo_Mark_Red-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"15\" height=\"15\" \/> Attend parent meetings, workshops, or family events<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdiheadstart.org\/slmohs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/02\/cropped-Final_CDI_HS_Logo_Mark_Red-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"15\" height=\"15\" \/> Serve on Policy Council or parent committees to help guide program decisions<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdiheadstart.org\/slmohs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/02\/cropped-Final_CDI_HS_Logo_Mark_Red-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"15\" height=\"15\" \/> Prepare materials or simple projects at home<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdiheadstart.org\/slmohs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/02\/cropped-Final_CDI_HS_Logo_Mark_Red-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"15\" height=\"15\" \/> Support special events or program activities throughout the year<\/p>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tHow You Can Make a Difference\t<\/h4>\n\t<p>Every hour you volunteer or donate materials is given a dollar value and helps us meet federal requirements.<\/p>\n<p>You can donate in many ways, such as:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdiheadstart.org\/slmohs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/03\/AdobeStock_403181573-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" \/> Volunteering in classrooms or during events<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdiheadstart.org\/slmohs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/03\/AdobeStock_403181573-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" \/> Completing home activities with your child<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdiheadstart.org\/slmohs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/03\/AdobeStock_403181573-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" \/> Sharing skills or talents, like storytelling, art, or cultural traditions<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdiheadstart.org\/slmohs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/03\/AdobeStock_403181573-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" \/> Donating materials the program can safely use<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdiheadstart.org\/slmohs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/03\/AdobeStock_403181573-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" \/> Serving on committees like Policy Council or parent groups<\/p>\n<p>These contributions help strengthen the program and demonstrate that our community is invested in keeping Head Start strong.<\/p>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdiheadstart.org\/slmohs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/03\/AdobeStock_766022350.jpg\" alt=\"People working and making an artwork together\" height=\"1345\" width=\"2400\" title=\"AdobeStock_766022350\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Parent and Community Engagement Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference. 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