Family Service Certification

This certification provides Head Start family service staff with a chance to demonstrate skills that support family engagement and wellbeing. Head Start programs partner with families in achieving their own goals and supporting their children’s holistic development. The Family Service Certification is designed to test family service staff’s skills in competency areas that align with Head Start's mission and the expectations of the Head Start Program Performance Standards. Learners complete a portfolio demonstrating their understanding of twelve essential competencies. This course aligns with: ✓ The Office of Head Start's 1302 Subpart E—Family and Community Engagement Program Services requirements.