One of the best parts of our role as early learning professionals is to build positive relationships with families and to help families build relationships with the community around them. This is especially true for families who may be new to the community or may be from different parts of the world. In this workshop, we will examine strategies for building positive relationships with families and explore strategies for helping families build positive relationships with community agencies. The positive communication strategies presented are universal and will not only assist the children and families we serve, but can also assist us as well.