Family engagement

Two-Generation Strategies in Public Housing: Promoting Success for the Whole Family

Case study

Jul 10, 2017

Abra Lyons-Warren & Amber-Lee Leslie for HOUSING IS, CLPHA

These case studies provide a framework for implementing or replicating promising approaches to use two-generation initiatives specifically with housing authority residents as means to improve life outcomes.

Parent Engagement Practices Improve Outcomes for Preschool Children

Policy Brief

Feb 16, 2017

Bierman K, Morris P, and Abenavoli R for THE ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON FOUNDATION

Supporting parents' efforts to help their children develop during the preschool years improves a child's school readiness, reduces behavior problems, enhances social skills, and promotes academic success.

Parenting help for dads tied to better school readiness for kids

News Article

Jan 25, 2017

Lisa Rapaport for REUTERS

A reading program designed to help men become better fathers is associated with better parenting skills as well as behavior and learning improvements in kids, a small study suggests.

New Community | Oct 25, 2016

This community is a space for Housing Is members interested in family engagement. Developing strong relationships with families who receive housing assistance is critical to achieve shared goals. Family engagement can be an effective strategy to communicate important information and learn from families to better address their needs. The Housing Is initiative stands on the notion that these systems are all interconnected, and it is only through cross-sector collaboration that we will build the partnerships that will help improve lives.