Criteria for Certification of a Parent-Child Home Program Replication

Parent-Child Home Program Site Name: ______

Address: ______

Phone Number: ______

E-Mail: ______

Coordinator: ______

Site Visited by: ______Date: ______

Files

  1. Six Home Session Reports written by variety of Home Visitors______
  • Do the reports explain the three components of every home visit: what the Home Visitor did? What was the child’s reaction? What did the parent do? ______
  1. One complete family folder
  • Do the reports show progress over two years, in a coherent fashion? ______
  1. VISM lists – Program 1 and 2
  • Does the site have lists for both programs years, alternating toys and books, planned in advance, and showing a developmental progression? ______
  1. Selection of guide sheets (5-6)
  • Are the guide sheets clear, accessible to both parent and Home Visitor, and do they reinforce the goals of the Program ? ______
  1. Coordinator’s work flow system (should include Home Visitor sign-out sheets and family sign-out sheets)
  • Is there a system that includes Home Visitor sign-out sheets and family sign-out sheets? Do the parents sign for every home visit, both intro and review? Does the Coordinator have a system to track where each family is in the schedule? ______

Staff Meeting Observation

  1. Coordinator consistently convey philosophy and practices of program ______
  2. Coordinator uses reflective supervision; consistently supports Home Visitors and reflects back an understanding of Home Visitor’s concerns ______
  3. Coordinator encourages tone of mutual respect among staff
  • Does the Coordinator set a good example for her staff?______
  1. Staff maintains family confidentiality
  • Does the staff protect family names, avoid gossip, and exhibit a practiced, professional attitude? ______
  1. Coordinator and staff maintain tone of respect toward families
  • Does discussion during the staff meeting consistently exhibit respect for program families? ______
  1. Adequate VISM preparation______
  • Does the Coordinator take the time to review the VISM that are being introduced that week? Is there hands-on time with VISM? ______
  1. Adequate overall organization of VISM and paperwork that is time-saving and efficient in its operation? ______

Meeting with Coordinator

  1. Coordinator shows insight into community being served______
  • Does Coordinator show familiarity with the cultures and challenges of her program families? ______
  1. Coordinator acknowledges obstacles and has initiated strategies to deal with them ______
  • Can the Coordinator clearly explain the challenges she has faced implementing the program, and what were her approaches to deal with these challenges?
  1. Coordinator can accurately describe goals of program______
  • Can the Coordinator tell you what the main goals of the Program are?
  1. Coordinator understands importance of Home visitor supervision______
  • Does the Coordinator understand the importance of her supervisory role? What administrative details has she implemented to insure adequate supervision? How carefully does she plan staff meetings?
  1. Coordinator observes home visits, either personally or through audio/video
  • What is the Coordinator’s approach to observe home visits? How does she use these observations to improve practice among her home visiting staff? ______
  1. Coordinator articulates issues regarding program’s reputation in the community, relationship with school district/agency, professionals in the community, etc.
  • What has the Coordinator done to develop relationships with other agencies/professionals in her community? ______
  1. Coordinator understands funding and is planning for future funding
  • What has this Coordinator done to insure funding for the following year? How much a role does she play in obtaining funding? ______

Meeting with Supervising Administrator

  1. Administrator expresses understanding of program goals.
  • Does this administrator show familiarity with the Program’s goals? ______
  1. Administrator expresses willingness to maintain/develop new links to program (i.e. transition into school)
  • Does this administrator see the Program as part of a continuum of services in the community? What links have been established to other programs/schools?
  1. Administrator expresses interest in growing program______
  • Would this administrator like to see the program grow, and if so, what strategies does she/he envision to make this happen? ______
  1. Administrator understands funding and is planning for future funding______
  • Does this administrator put a priority on keeping this site funded? What strategies are being used?

Follow-up Needed

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Additional Comments? ______

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