This course explores the attitudes, knowledge and skills for building positive relationships with families; planning for meaningful parent involvement and ensuring effective and appropriate links with community resources. The themes of family-centered care, culturally sensitive care, inclusive practice and honouring diversity are highlighted.
Prerequisites
Course type
This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.
- 1. Ecology of family and how it is related to a systems approach of childcare
- 2. Family diversity and social constructions and their effect on the family system.
- 3. The range of families found in BC today and needs of each type of family
- 4. Concepts and practices of family-centered care, culturally sensitive care, and inclusive environments
- 5. Research strategies to facilitate collaborative working relationships with families, and between staff and families.
- 6. The importance of consistency and continuity in collaborating with families to ensure that children are supported during their early years.
- 7. The role of the ECE in involving all parents in the childcare center
- 8. The potential for conflict and misunderstanding in the communication process
- 9. Tools that child care programs can use to effectively communicate with parents
- 10. A variety of community services relevant to and supportive of families, children and the child care community
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42183 |
January 4, 2027 to March 22, 2027 |
Lecture | VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule | |
| 42253 |
January 7, 2027 to February 25, 2027 |
Lecture | VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule | |
| 42255 |
January 7, 2027 to February 25, 2027 |
Lecture | VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60417 |
May 6, 2027 to June 24, 2027 |
Lecture | VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40106 |
January 10, 2028 to April 3, 2028 |
Lecture | VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
How to take this course
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.