How can I “spread the word” about Even Start Family Literacy to potential families and community partners?
Outreach and “PR” are ongoing. Other strategies to consider are to: • Explain the Even Start Family Literacy program to staff of local agencies and enlist their support in recruiting families and providing social services. Consider presenting at faculty conferences, advisory board meetings, principals’ conferences, Parent/Teacher Association meetings, Pre-K orientations, school board meetings, etc. • Invite representatives from collaborating groups to be a part of your advisory board or program board. Include them on your mailings so they are sure to receive notice of special programming. • Participate in groups and committees serving youth or low-income families in your community. • Post flyers in places frequented by potential Even Start Family Literacy families. Be sure PR materials are printed in native languages as well as in English. • Ask schools, places of worship, pediatricians, and other community agencies to display and/or distribute Even Start Family Literacy brochures. • A
