First Steps Module 5: Family Engagement (2025)

Module 5: Family Engagement focuses on some of the challenges and related strategies First Steps providers might need to employ when working with families within the context of their daily routines and activities.
Three topics will be addressed in this module. The first topic is working with families who have multiple risks, including families living in poverty. The second topic concerns understanding cultural differences and how those might affect parenting and early intervention services. The third topic is related to ethics and the issues that frequently arise for many providers.