What does CFCE mean in COMMUNITY

Coordinated Family and Community Engagement (CFCE) is a comprehensive program that works with families in the community to build strong connections and ensure the health, safety and success of all children. It emphasizes involving parents, teachers, child care providers, community members and other stakeholders in proactive efforts to promote learning for every child.

CFCE works by bringing together all stakeholders who have an interest in providing the best possible education for children. It encourages collaboration between families, educators and the broader community through activities such as early childhood screenings and family literacy programs. Additionally, it provides resources on topics like healthy living and parenting support.

Research shows that when families are engaged in their children’s education, students do better in school and are more likely to succeed later on in life. So CFCE helps foster a positive learning environment by creating opportunities for parents to actively participate in their child’s education from preschool through high school.

All members of the community benefit from CFCE initiatives because these initiatives focus on strengthening home-school partnerships which can ultimately lead to greater student success. Therefore students are supported academically, but parents also benefit through parent education classes or other support services they may need to be successful at home.

Studies have found that when there is a strong partnership between parents and schools where both parties are engaged in the learning process, students typically experience improved academic outcomes such as higher grades or test scores. Additionally, research indicates that increased parental engagement may reduce dropout rates.

Activities vary depending on individual needs and interests but generally include family literacy programs; early childhood screenings; after-school tutoring; meal programs; mental health services; parent/teacher conferences; home visits; field trips; workshops/trainings; book clubs/storytimes; family fitness nights; community events such as festivals or potlucks; mentoring programs and much more!

Families accessing CFCE can access various online resources related to their children’s learning development such as activity ideas for parents to use in engaging with their children at home or educational websites for students to practice skills they may be struggling with at school. There are also resources available related to health & wellness such as improving nutrition or managing stress levels.

Most local districts will have information about joining your local initiative posted on their website or you can contact them directly with any questions you may have about enrollment procedures or upcoming events/activities at your district site coordinator listed below the district website landing page.

Generally speaking most programs offered through your local school district sponsored by Coordinated Family & Community Engagement (CFCE) are free of charge although some service fees may apply depending on your location so it’s best to check with your district prior to enrolling.

Absolutely! Volunteers play an important role within Coordinated Family & Community Engagement (CFCE) initiatives so if you want to get involved consider attending orientation sessions held periodically throughout the year or contact your district coordinator listed below the district website landing page for further information.