90 Arizona Early Childhood Workforce Knowledge & Competencies Family & Community Partnerships Rationale Core Knowledge Components Core Knowledge Competencies 1. Knowing & Respecting Families 1.1 Mutual Respect 1.2 Respect for All Families 1.3 Welcoming Environment 1.4 Positive Relationships 2. Communication 2.1 Listening to Families 2.2 Involving Families 2.3 Communicating Children’s Development & Learning 2.4 Communicating in Ways Families Can Understand 2.5 Communicating Atypical Development or Special Needs 2.6 Maintaining Confidentiality 2.7 Recognizing Symptoms of Stress 2.8 Supporting Families in Raising Children 2.9 Creating Opportunities for Collaboration & Support 2.10 Involving Families in Policy Decisions 3. Community Collaborations 3.1 Facilitating Children & Family Awareness of Community Resources 3.2 Facilitating Linkages Between & Access to Family & Community Resources 3.3 Collaborating with Community Agencies, Organizations, & Businesses 3.4 Participating as a Citizen in the Community-at- Large 4. encouraging families to be advocates for their children 4.1 Transitions 4.2 Obtaining Services 4.3 Consent to Share Information