Family Friendly Early Care and Education

Before you begin exploring the application process, it’s important to submit the form below providing your contact information. The five steps are often easier than they seem, and we want to make sure you receive all the tools and support we offer as you go through the process. Be sure to register for the 2024 fall webinars today.

The KY Collaborative for Families and Schools was developed under the Statewide Family Engagement Center grant from the U.S. Department of Education. However, activities do not necessarily represent the policy of the U.S. Department of Education and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.

Step 1

Start a conversation about family engagement using one of these tools

Step 2

Skim the Kentucky Family and Early Education Program Partnership Guide

This is your all in one place document. Scroll to page 18 of the document for a detailed checklist to get Family Friendly certified.

Step 3

Take the Early Care and Education Self-Assessment and complete the Online Training Modules

Step 4

Find ideas to support each objective in the Early Education Family Engagement Digital Playbook

Step 5

Apply for Kentucky Family Friendly Early Care and Education Certificate

Spring application window is March 15th through May 1st. Fall application window is August 15th through October 1st.

We are currently accepting applications until May 1st for the Spring window

The application will reopen in the Fall (August 15th - October 1st). Please email [email protected] if you have any questions.

Our Partners

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Leadership Development for Family School Partnerships

Together, we transform lives and help build brighter futures. Together, we thrive for lifelong success.

All Appalachian Students Succeed

The National Center for Families Learning works to eradicate poverty through education solutions for families.

Kentucky All STARS recognizes and supports quality early care and education programs throughout the Commonwealth.

The KY Collaborative for Families and Schools is being developed under the Statewide Family Engagement Center grant from the U.S. Department of Education. However, activities do not necessarily represent the policy of the U.S. Department of Education and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.