What Does Engaging Families Really Mean? Engaging Families on Leadership Teams In a Meaningful Way What Does Engaging Families Really Mean?

Objectives The learner will: Understand the Practice Profile criteria for the implementation steps addressing engaging families in leadership team planning Understand how supporting family-centered care principles can help with family engagement Consider next steps for their Leadership Teams to promote better family engagement

Taking the First Steps

Implementation Step #1

Implementation Step #3

Listening Practice

How did it feel to be listened to How did it feel to be listened to? What are the things you wanted to say or do while listening?

Principles of Family-Centered Care Educators and families: Recognize and respect one another’s knowledge and expertise Share information through two-way communication Share power and decision making Acknowledge and respect diversity Create networks of support

A Closer Look at the Principles How would this principle be supported on your Leadership Team if you and your families were truly engaged? Write examples of what this would look like. How is this principle currently supported on your Leadership Team? Write examples of what this looks like.

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Reflection on Next Steps