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ECE 313 WEEK 5 Discussion 2 


“In today- United States, there is no typical family; rather, there is a vast diversity of family structures in which children develop and learn” (Wardle, 2013, p. 274).  Our classroom, families, and children are reflective of this statement.  Early care and education programs have a crucial role in supporting all families and “by supporting the family, we support the child” (Wardle, 2013, p. 283).

As an early childhood educator, in an effort to support families who are fighting poverty, I will work with parents on income job training and parenting skills by researching and informing parents of these resources, this will help alleviate their situation.  Resources such as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) are two great resources for people struggling with poverty.
 
  Supporting Families, Strengthening Communities:  The Economic Importance of Nutrition Assistance.  Retrieved fromhttps://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/docs/snap_report-_ _final.pdf
 
As an early Childhood educator, in an effort to support families who have communication difficulties, I will model effective communication to collaborate with families.  This would be done through e-mails, notes, telephone, flyers, and face-to-face conversation. Gather feed-backs to see if they understand, and this way, you will know if you are conveying information in an effective way.
Effective Communication between Families and Early Childhood Staff: Suggestion for Positive Communication.  Retrieved formhttps://www.kidsmatter.edu.au/families/role-families/communication/suggestion-positive-communication