Methods of Service Delivery – Key Elements

• Inform families of available certified/licensed child care facilities.

• Refer to the Child Care Resource & Referral Agency in your area

• Organize and facilitate supervised play groups

• Refer to local programs such as Head Start, Early Head Start, Preschools, etc.

Methods of Service Delivery

• Inform families of available certified/licensed school-age child care facilities

• Refer to Child Care Resource and Referral Agency

• Refer to existing school clubs and extracurricular activities

• Refer to existing child care programs

• Collaborate with community organizations and school partners to provide a variety of periodic and on-going educational opportunities (mentoring, scouts, clubs, camps, sports, etc.)

• Offer summer enrichment opportunities

• Offer on-site child care services

Methods of Service Delivery

A process must be in place to monitor child development for participants in this core component.

There must be consistent and ongoing contact with families through:

• Home visits - to provide parent education and monitor child development**

• Group meetings – to provide parent support and education (i.e. parent/child activities, parent classes, networking opportunities, etc.)

Methods of Service Delivery

Family literacy programs shall address four (4) components*:

1. Child time:

• Recruit and refer eligible children for preschool or Head Start

• Provide activities that support learning

• Transition support to preschool, kindergarten, middle school, high school and college or adult life

2. Parent time:

• Parenting and life skills development

• Exploration of employment opportunities

• Parent support and networking

• Education and opportunities for family involvement at school

3. Parent and child time:

• Provide opportunities for family interaction and for practicing new literacy skills

4. Adult education:

• Refer and facilitate participation to GED, Basic skills and post-secondary education

• Job skill development

Methods of Service Delivery – Key Elements

Facilitate or make referrals to health services and preventive education to students and families, including but not limited to:

• Early and periodic screening, diagnosis and treatment/well child exams

• Immunizations

• Oral health

• Safety education (electrical, water, gun, fire, etc.)

• Preventive health education

• Screenings for hearing, vision, and scoliosis

• Exercise/fitness activities

• Nutrition awareness

• Health fairs

• Prenatal care

• HIV and AIDS education

• Mental health services

• Child abuse prevention

• Explore options for transportation

Methods of Service Delivery

• Attendance Awareness

• McKinney-Vento Identification

• College/Career Readiness

• Transition Assistance

• Basic Needs Assistance

• Referrals for Assistance