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424. Integrating Family Engagement into Early Childhood Systems: Lessons from States and Tribes

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By: Anna Lovejoy & Chrissie Castro, Beth Barrett, National Center on Parent, Family, and Community Engagement July 1, 2018
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This presentation, from the 2018 BUILD QRIS National Meeting, describes the Parent, Family, and Community Engagement (PFCE) for Early Childhood Systems Framework, implementation resources that are available, and ways that the Framework is informing policy and systems change in Indiana and Tribal early childhood systems.

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The BUILD Initiative is a national effort that advances state work on behalf of young children (prenatal through five), their families, and communities. BUILD staff partner with early childhood state leaders focused on early learning, health and nutrition, mental health, child welfare, and family support and engagement to create the policies, infrastructure, and cross-sector connections necessary for quality and equity. BUILD provides consultation, planning, and tailored implementation assistance, learning opportunities, resources, and cross-state peer exchanges. These efforts help state leaders improve and expand access to quality and promote equitable outcomes for our youngest children.

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