The Carolina Family Engagement Center aims to help families engage in effective school-family-community partnerships and in their children’s learning using evidence-based practices linked to improved achievement and development. CFEC will also work with families in their role as informed participants in decisions regarding their children’s education and in the development of school, district, and state policies, plans, and programs.
CFEC Regional Liaisons will work with some 24 schools statewide for four years beginning in fall 2019 to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized school family engagement plans that support existing school climate and student achievement goals.
Parent Leadership Program
CFEC aims to strengthen the abilities of families to take greater leadership roles in their children's education and build relationships with other parents through its Parent Leadership Partners (PLP) program. Parents are positioned to learn new strategies, build leadership skills, and be equipped to more effectively advocate for their children, families, and communities.
Benefits of being a CFEC Parent Leadership Partner include:
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A stipend for participants who complete all PLP requirements.
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The 2021-22 sessions are expected to be held virtually.
Families of Focus
CFEC provides support and resources to all families across South Carolina. Yet, our primary focus in on underserved families, which we call our Families of Focus. Our goal is to connect these families to as many additional resources as possible at the national, regional, and state levels. If applicable, CFEC has also highlighted specific projects that we are engaged with at the state level to support our families of focus.
Resources for Families caring for a foster child
Resources for Families experiencing homelessness
Resources for Families
Looking for tools to help engage with your student or family member, we have consolidated resources into appropriate age groups. Please see the links below
Resources for Families with Children in Early Childhood and Preschool
Resources for Families with Children in Elementary School
Resources for Families with Children in Middle School
Resources for Families with Children in High School
Public School Choice
School choice in today’s world is not limited to choosing between the public school in the attendance zone where you live and private or homeschooling. Parents have a growing array of options within the public schools from which to find the school that will best meet the needs of their children. Visit our public school choice page to find out more information about options available to you in South Carolina.
Aunt Bertha
Aunt Bertha’s network connects people seeking help and verified social care providers that serve them. This social care network makes it easy for people to find social services in their communities and for nonprofits to coordinate their efforts. An outreach initiative of Children’s Trust of South Carolina, we aim to support them in engaging families and community partners through this network.