The latest edition of Ask PFI answers the questions "What does family-centered mean?" and "How can I demonstrate family-centered practices through my personal actions and behaviors in my work with children and families?" This article provides 10 effective strategies that take into consideration the "rich, melting pot of diversity, reflecting differences in ethnicity, race, socio-economic status, spiritual beliefs, language . . . and . . . family structures" that currently exist in North Carolina. Join Sandy Steele and Rhodus Riggins, Jr. in "Reflections on Family-Centeredness ." In addition, Sandy and Rhodus have researched a list of some "Resources to Support Family-Centeredness" that is available on the Inclusion Resources page.
NC-TAPP, formerly known as Partnerships for Inclusion
North Carolina Technical Assistance Preschool Project
Ask PFI
NC-TAPP is a program of the FPG Child Development Institute of the
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and is funded by
Public Schools of North Carolina
(Exceptional Children Division).