(FOA)-National Center on Parent, Family and Community Engagement;
June 22, 2020
Agency
Department
of Health and Human Services
Administration
for Children and Families
Description
The
Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Head Start (OHS)
announces the availability of approximately $5,900,000 to be competitively
awarded for the purpose of operating a National Center on Parent, Family and
Community Engagement (NC PFCE). The NC PFCE will provide training and technical
assistance (TTA) that reflects current evidence, is research-informed and
promotes best practices. The NC PFCE will strengthen professional development
outcomes for staff and improve outcomes for children and families enrolled in
Head Start and/or Early Head Start programs. The NC PFCE TTA efforts will lead
to improved family outreach and recruitment; improved family well-being;
expanded family engagement in children’s learning and development; and enhanced
community partnerships that support families. Because of the complex work the
NC PFCE will conduct, the grantee will be expected to bring together
knowledgeable subrecipients within the fields of human services, early
childhood, social work, mental health, parenting, leadership, and family
economic mobility.
Announcement
Number:
HHS-2020-ACF-OHS-HC-1826
Closing
Date:
June
22, 2020
Link
to Full Announcement
https://ami.grantsolutions.gov/HHS-2020-ACF-OHS-HC-1826
Contact
Information
OHS
Operations Center