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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) 

Resources for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging:  


(A)   Explore this collection of resources to learn ways to enhance relationships with parents who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT). Directors, teachers, providers, and parents will find information and strategies to create an early childhood setting that is welcoming and inclusive, build staff professionalism, and engage all families in your program - https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/family-engagement/article/creating-welcoming-early-childhood-program-lgbt-headed-families 

(B)   At Head Start, we believe that parents are their children’s first and most important teachers, and that to address the needs of the whole child you have to address the needs of the whole family. The Head Start community also knows that welcoming differences and ensuring equality, respect and dignity for all, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, is critical to ensuring that all children and families thrive - https://nhsa.org/resource/dei-resources-supporting-lgbtq-families/  

(C)   Partnering with LGBT families in Early Head Start and Head Start - https://www.acf.hhs.gov/archive/blog/2013/06/partnering-lgbt-families-early-head-start-and-head-start 


Illinois is alive with color during Pride Month - from Galena to Springfield, Peoria, and of course, Chicago, Illinois' inclusive communities welcome all - https://www.enjoyillinois.com/plan-your-trip/travel-inspiration/pride-festivals/   





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