102 Family & Community Partnerships 3. Community Collaboration (continued) 3. Collaborating with Community Agencies, Organizations & Businesses Level 1 Recognize the value of on-going relationships and collaborations with community agencies, organizations, and businesses. FCP 3.3.1 Level 2 Support on-going relationships and collaborations with community agencies, organizations, and business. FCP 3.3.2 Level 3 Develop, plan and provide opportunities for collaboration and the development of relationships with representatives from various community organizations, agencies, and businesses who provide services to children and their families. Clarify procedures for gaining access to services. FCP 3.3.3 Level 4 Establish formal and informal agreements with community organizations and agencies that serve families. FCP 3.3.4 Level 5 Advocate for increased collaboration between early childhood professionals, families, mental-health consultants, social-service providers to increase support for families. Engage local and state partners in the promotion of services that enhance the health and development of children and families. FCP 3.3.5 4. Participating as a Citizen in the Community-at-Large Level 1 Recognize the value of participation in community events to become familiar with the historical and cultural aspects of the community and to create awareness among community members of the role of early childhood professionals. FCP 3.4.1 Level 2 Engage in community events to become familiar with historical and cultural aspects of the community and to create awareness among community members of the role of early childhood professionals. FCP 3.4.2 Level 3 Create opportunities for children and families to observe or participate in community events. Participate in planning community events that welcome all children and families. FCP 3.4.3 Level 4 Communicate and collaborate with artistic, historical, and other cultural community resources to further the goals of the local community. FCP 3.4.4 Level 5 Engage in community service (e.g., board member, advisory council of local government, civic organizations, etc.) to increase awareness of the importance of early education and family support services. Advocate for increased collaboration between local and state partners in the promotion early education and family support services. FCP 3.4.5