Table of Contents

Section I: Foundations of Family Involvement
Chapter 1: Contemporary Family Lives and Early Childhood Learning Environments
Chapter 2: Developing a Guiding Philosophy of Family Involvement
Chapter 3: Benefits of Family Involvement for Children
Chapter 4: Benefits of Family Involvement for Families and Teachers
Section II: Understanding Family Lives in Contemporary Society
Chapter 5: Normed Families: Single-Parent Families, Stepfamilies, and Grandparents as Caregivers
Chapter 6: Emerging and Vulnerable Families: Gay and Lesbian Families and Families Living in Poverty
Chapter 7: Families of Children With Disabilities
Chapter 8: Immigrant Families and Families From Nondominant Cultures: Understanding the Adaptation Process
Chapter 9: Adopting a Culturally Responsive Approach to Family Involvement
Section III: Planning for and Facilitating Family Involvement
Chapter 10: Responding to the Challenges of Family Involvement
Chapter 11: Empowering Families Through Family Involvement
Chapter 12: Creating a Welcoming Environment for Families
Chapter 13: Communicating With Families
Chapter 14: Organizing Your Family Involvement Program
Section IV: Promoting the Well-Being of All Children
Chapter 15: Protecting Children′s Health and Safety
Appendix: Position Statement: NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and Statement of Commitment
Glossary
References
Photo Credits
Index
About the Author