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title: Connecting Families and Educators
description: Join our informative webinars to explore strategies for engaging families, building partnerships, and enhancing child care programs with Show Me Child Care Resources.
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# [Connecting Families and Educators](https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/partner-publication/smccr-connecting-families-and-educators)

 Written by [Child Care Aware® of Missouri](https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/partner-publication/author/child-care-aware-of-missouri) | Aug 11, 2025, 6:59:28 PM

### Come Explore & Discover with Us

Join us for an insightful webinar focused on strategies for engaging families in your child care program. Explore effective approaches for building strong partnerships with parents, improving communication, and creating a welcoming environment that supports family involvement. Discover actionable tips to foster meaningful collaboration and ensure families feel valued and connected to their child's learning and development. This session will equip you with tools to strengthen your relationships with families and enhance the overall experience at your center. One child care center director shared the following about Show Me Child Care Resources. 

> *I rely on Show Me Child Care Resources everyday at my center – for everything from policy templates and job descriptions to parent communication tools and employee forms. It’s an essential part of how we operate, and honestly, I don’t know what I’d do without it.*

To learn more about the resources on Show Me Child Care Resources, join us for our** Explore** & Discover Webinars. Check out the dates below. 

Upcoming Webinars:

- **Wednesday, August 13th at 1:30pm-2:30pm / Building Strong Connections: Engaging Families in Your Child Care Program**
- **Thursday, August 28th at 1:30pm-2:30pm / Reducing Risk: Strategies for Safer Child Care Programs**
- **Wednesday, September 10th** **at 1:30pm-2:30pm /** **Active Learning: Incorporating Physical Activities into Your Child Care Program.**
- **Thursday, September 25th at 1:30pm-2:30pm /** **Onboarding Made Easy: Employee Orientation Toolkit for Child Care Programs**

Check out our website for more about Show Me Child Care Resources:

Email [theteam@showmeresource.org](mailto:theteam@showmeresource.org) with any questions.

 

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