Includes glossary

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Home, school, and community influences on children's lives -- Historical and philosophical perspectives -- Viewing family diversity -- Understanding roles and experiences of parents -- Meeting child-care needs from infancy through school age -- Working with families of children with disabilities -- Protecting children while fostering learning -- Curriculum of the home -- Curriculum of the community -- Establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships -- Building school partnerships with families and community groups -- Appendix.