Baby face qualitative Evaluation

 
Baby FACE 
Wilder Research, January 2015 
 
Qualitative Evaluation 
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Parent educators (as noted by seven parent educators) also maintained lists of resources and 
provided the lists or guides to each parent.
One of our requirements is to build a resource network for our families. We compiled a list, 
laminated it, put magnets on the back, and give them out. 
Families have a phone log booklet of resources that we give out at the beginning. They use that 
information to contact those offices.
We give the families a resource guide, and we update those phone numbers - so they have that 
information on all the resources in the community.
 
Four parent educators specifically noted using referral forms or release forms (available as part 
of the PAT curriculum) to help families make a connection to a necessary resource and transfer 
information to the other agencies, such as screening reports.
We have them sign release forms that allow us to share information or resources with the other 
agency. We get numbers for the different programs. We may get information for them or let them 
make phone calls for themselves.
We have a referral process we have to use. We fill out the referral forms and then will give them 
handouts, and if you have a flyer or brochure on that program, you would give it to the family. 
Four parent educators went with families to meet with the referred resource or help transport 
them there, if they could gain access to a school vehicle.
With Early Intervention, I participate with them, so when they go, they see me there. They email me 
about their meeting and what it is going to be about. I tell our parents about it.
I think it is also about them just seeing you there, supporting them. A number of them are shy and 
don’t want to go. If they see you there, they will feel comfortable in going in. 
 
If it is something they want to do, I will give them a ride to sign up. I would get them set up for rides 
in the morning if they need it.