Guided by NAEYC's 6 Principles for Effective Family Engagement, Families + Educators is a practical guide for early childhood educators on how to build partnerships with families and develop partnerships with the community. Encourages programs to move away from one-size-fits-all approachesto one of reciprocal family engagement practices.

Understanding family engagement -- The role of teachers in a comprehensive family engagement approach -- Family engagement in action -- Communicating with families -- Connecting home and program teaching and learning -- Partnering with the community.