Keys to Building Strong Relationships with Parents of the Most At-Risk Children
05/27/22 • 42 min
Engaging parents of our most "at-risk" children can be super hard. Grant-funded programs serving poor and disadvantaged, or otherwise at-risk families utilize a weighted eligibility scale for making enrollment decisions, to ensure that the neediest children are served. But what if the neediest families don't know your program exists?
One program in Mattoon, IL has created the solution to this issue, by establishing a presence within the community and making strong connections with teens and other high-risk parents, right from birth or even before.
In this podcast, Sara interviews Katrina Farris, the Director of Early Childhood in Mattoon, IL. Katrina spearheaded an effort in Mattoon to create Mattoon's Birth to Three home visiting program for parents of infants and toddlers. Katrina's passion, ingenuity, and sheer dedication to finding out about the needs of young parents and then setting about to bring in the resources families need are what has made this program successful. When it comes to engaging and serving our most hard to reach families, Katrina and her team have identified several key factors: 1) It's all about relationships - we can build them by being where they are and providing help when they need it; 2) Teen parents and other at-risk parents may be in crisis - If we can provide supports at these critical times, we will build the trust that is needed for parents to receive child development and parenting information as well; and 3) Connect them to us (their school or child care program) and the greater community! This way, parents learn how to utilize the community resources that are out there for them, now and forever. Other program administrators and home visitors may really cultivate some good ideas for what they might like to include in their own Infant / Toddler / Parent programs, and will definitely be inspired by this podcast!!
Make sure you tune in to this podcast, and share it with colleagues, as we discover the inner secrets of being Every Child’s Champion!
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Take a listen here →These kids are STILL driving me crazy!, Ep26
Engaging parents of our most "at-risk" children can be super hard. Grant-funded programs serving poor and disadvantaged, or otherwise at-risk families utilize a weighted eligibility scale for making enrollment decisions, to ensure that the neediest children are served. But what if the neediest families don't know your program exists?
One program in Mattoon, IL has created the solution to this issue, by establishing a presence within the community and making strong connections with teens and other high-risk parents, right from birth or even before.
In this podcast, Sara interviews Katrina Farris, the Director of Early Childhood in Mattoon, IL. Katrina spearheaded an effort in Mattoon to create Mattoon's Birth to Three home visiting program for parents of infants and toddlers. Katrina's passion, ingenuity, and sheer dedication to finding out about the needs of young parents and then setting about to bring in the resources families need are what has made this program successful. When it comes to engaging and serving our most hard to reach families, Katrina and her team have identified several key factors: 1) It's all about relationships - we can build them by being where they are and providing help when they need it; 2) Teen parents and other at-risk parents may be in crisis - If we can provide supports at these critical times, we will build the trust that is needed for parents to receive child development and parenting information as well; and 3) Connect them to us (their school or child care program) and the greater community! This way, parents learn how to utilize the community resources that are out there for them, now and forever. Other program administrators and home visitors may really cultivate some good ideas for what they might like to include in their own Infant / Toddler / Parent programs, and will definitely be inspired by this podcast!!
Make sure you tune in to this podcast, and share it with colleagues, as we discover the inner secrets of being Every Child’s Champion!
(Refer to the Chapter Markers tab for time-stamped highlights)
Thank you so much for joining us on today’s episode. If you liked listening to this episode, don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE!
On Apple PodcastsOn SpotifyOn Google PodcastsMake sure you’ll never miss out, Children’s Champions!!!
For a copy of all our show notes, go HERE ß
Even better if you could also join ourFacebook Page to share your thoughts and let us fire your sparks, dear Champions! Or follow us on Instagram.
Have you missed the last episode?
Take a listen here →These kids are STILL driving me crazy!, Ep26
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These kids are STILL driving me crazy!
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What routines do you need to put in place?
What are your classroom rules going to be?
What things do you have to really work on explicitly teaching the children during the early weeks of school?
These questions would greatly help during your planning session. You will have so much better behavior in your classroom and routines can be planned out.
Make sure you tune in to this podcast, and share it with colleagues, as we discover the inner secrets of beingEvery Child’s Champion!
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Make sure you’ll never miss out, Children’s Champions!!!
For a copy of all our show notes, go HERE ß
Even better if you could also join ourFacebook Page to share your thoughts and let us fire your sparks, dear Champions!
Have you missed the last episode?
Take a listen here →Parent Engagement through the Power of Touch: The Beauty and Benefits of Infant Massage, Ep 25
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Preventing and Responding to Challenging Behaviors: The Pyramid Model, with Deidre Harris
Teachers at all levels are seeing unprecedented levels of challenging behavior in the classroom due to the pandemic and societal changes. Fortunately, researchers have identified exactly which teacher practices will work best to prevent most negative behaviors, and which practices are most effective when teachers do need to intervene. The Pyramid Model was born from research and is continually adapting, as our knowledge of things like trauma, adverse childhood experiences (ACES), and effective teacher professional development also grows. The Pyramid Model uses systems thinking and implementation science to give teachers the most effective strategies for prevention and response to challenging behaviors.
Today’s podcast features Sara’s interview with Deidre Harris, an educational consultant who’s also a certified professional coach. Deidre has over twenty years experience in the implementation of the Pyramid Model, having worked first as a program administrator and later serving as an implementation coach to work with programs across many states. She reports that she has seen the framework grow and expand over the years and attests to the relevance it continues to make in supporting not only teachers but administrators. The Pyramid Model even influences programs’ policies and procedures.
Make sure you tune in to this podcast, and share it with colleagues, as we discover the inner secrets of being Every Child’s Champion!
(Refer to the Chapter Markers tab for time-stamped highlights)
Thank you so much for joining us on today’s episode. If you liked listening to this episode, don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE!
On Apple PodcastsOn SpotifyOn Google PodcastsMake sure you’ll never miss out, Children’s Champions!!!
For a copy of all our show notes, go HERE ß
Even better if you could also join ourFacebook Page to share your thoughts and let us fire your sparks, dear Champions! Or follow us on Instagram.
Have you missed the last episode?
Take a listen here →Keys to Building Strong Relationships with Parents of the Most At-Risk Children, Ep27
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