The lived experience and insights of parents and families can be leveraged to refine and strengthen the systems that are designed to support them. A large body of research confirms that engaging families is critical for enhancing children’s learning and family well-being.
This landscape analysis was developed by VIVA Social Impact Partners, as part of our work with Help Me Grow Inland Empire, a partnership between First 5 San Bernardino, First 5 Riverside, and Loma Linda University Children's Hospital. Learn more about the Help Me Grow Inland Empire collective impact partnership.
The landscape analysis aims to gain insights about the different approaches, strategies, and best practices for engaging families, and highlight examples and opportunities for developing parent partnerships. This research was conducted to support the development of a strategy for engaging families as part of the ongoing governance structure of HMGIE.