The Influence of Families and Community Partnership on Children`s Development

Abstract

Families and community partnership is an essential element in ensuring children grow and develop in a safe and nurturing environment. When this partnership is exist and children will receive the care and support that they need. As a result, their potentials will be acknowledged and accommodated. The Epstein`s Framework on 6 Types of Involvement recognizes the collaboration between families and community on the best interest of a child. Therefore, this study is using this framework to further analyze the dynamic relationship between families and community in providing nurturing environment to support the children development. A qualitative approach is used in gathering information from 9 resource persons who are actively engaged in fostering a supportive environment for the children in through various activities conducted in Rumah Pintar. This study finds that active engagement between families and community for the best interest of children contribute positively on the children development.