Building staff capacity in family engagement assists in providing a supportive environment that boosts the well-being and success of incarcerated youth. When staff are skilled in engaging families, they can draw on the insights and support families offer to design interventions that are personalized and effective, promoting positive behaviors among youth. The collaborative approach between staff and families contributes to better outcomes and helps incarcerated youth reintegrate successfully into their home, school, and community.
Careertech.org offers tips for engaging families and students effectively in Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs in this document. It provides practical advice on how to build positive relationships, communicate clearly, and involve families in educational decisions. It encourages collaboration, respect, and transparency while cautioning against assumptions and excluding families from important discussions.