Effective Interactions with Families and the Community
Introduction
Understanding Families
Types of Families
Family System Theory
Family Life Cycle
Collaborating with Families
Explaining the Disability Diagnosis
Family-Centered Programs
Family Participation
Understanding the Community
What is a Community Outreach?
What is a School-Community Partnership?
What is a Community Liaison?
Collaborating with the Community
Finding Community Resources
Effective Partnerships
Successful Interagency Collaboration
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Conclusion
Types of families
Over the years, the definition for
family
has evolved. Families are becoming more and more diverse. These are some examples of the different types of families. Family dynamics play a huge role in the success of each child.