Early Childhood
Meet your family engagement mandates.
Support your families
Simple strength-based family intervention that improves child behavior, well-being and school readiness.
Results that matter
- Improved school readiness
- Reduced child behavior problems
- Improved parenting
Research
shows benefits for families across varied backgrounds
30+
years of research with 1000's of families
Trusted
nationwide and internationally
How it works for ECE programs
The Family Check-Up turns compliance requirements into meaningful family engagement. The approach and staff support for families are simple, efficient, and tailored to family needs and organization context.
FCU Online
(minimal staff time)
- 5 short self-paced modules (≈90 minutes total parent time)
- Parents engage with app anywhere
- Staff time: brief check-ins built into routine parent interactions
- Dashboard for easy tracking of parent progress and results
FCU In-Person
(more family support)
- 3-session assessment and goal setting (interview • assessment • feedback) followed by optional parenting sessions (varied number)
- Staff use strength-based coaching methods with parents that can fit into existing home visits
- Ongoing consultation to support staff
Built for ECE Success
- Focuses on parent strengths and supports relationship building with families
- Available in English and Spanish
- Weaves seamlessly into family visits
- High parent completion rates
- Professional development and training for staff
- Ongoing support for effective delivery in your setting
Results That Drive Your Success
Within 8–12 weeks, programs see measurable impact for families and staff.
Family Impact
- Improved parenting skills and parent-child relationship quality
- Improved parenting confidence
- Decreased parent depression
Based on Family Check-Up research outcomes
Real-World Proof:
“I am thankful to have something to provide to parents who want quick ideas to help with specific behaviors that are difficult...this has actually helped me as a 4K teacher provide a valuable resource.”
25+ Year Early Childhood Teacher
Making It Work for Your Program
Adoption is simple, scalable, and comprehensive.
1. Start Small, Build Confidence
- Pilot with one classroom for 8–12 weeks
- Train core staff
- Integrate into existing systems
- Track results and build confidence before expanding
2. Program Benefits
- Simple progress monitoring
- Built-in documentation of results
- Trauma-informed and culturally responsive
- Easily accessible resources for staff
3. Funding Made Simple
- Grant-friendly documentation included
- Exportable data to meet funder requirements
Ready to Turn Compliance Into Family Success?
Transform family engagement from a mandate into a meaningful parent connection.