Join us October 12–16 at the Hilton Waikoloa Village in beautiful Hawaii for a powerful gathering centered on this year’s theme, Holding the Family Story. Choose from 40+ in-person sessions, virtual offerings, and a full-day pre-conference workshop — all designed to strengthen family engagement, child development, and program leadership across the Head Start community.
Check Out One of Our Pre-Conference Options
Holding the Family Story:
An Embodied Stewardship Experience for Reimagining What Families Need with Lisa Wilson
Join us the day before the Family Engagement Conference for a full-day immersive experience designed for Head Start and Early Head Start leaders, educators, family service professionals, and advocates.
This isn’t traditional professional development. Through storytelling, guided reflection, and embodied learning, you’ll reconnect with the heart of your work — and leave with renewed purpose, practical tools, and a shared vision for advancing family well-being.
You’ll walk away with:
Strategies for caregiver and workforce well-being
A deeper understanding of family strengths and lived experiences
Connections between family engagement, leadership, and organizational culture
Actionable commitments to bring back to your program
This session is designed for: Assistant Directors, Program Managers, Early Head Start Content Managers, Family Engagement Coordinators, and infant and toddler practitioners and coaches.
