This case study examines the partnership that the Center for the Study of Social Policy (CSSP) and Family Voices undertook to create and implement a process for engaging families in the Pediatrics Supporting Parents (PSP) national initiative to promote the social and emotional development (SED) of young children. While many individuals and organizations, including funders, see the value of family engagement, they often struggle with the logistics of how to engage families. This case study provides valuable insights about best practices for engaging families, describes a framework for implementing family engagement in systems-level initiatives and why it is important, and highlights the significance of providing adequate funding for family-led organizations and for individual family leader participants.
