Compilation should include name, address, contact information, services offered, cost of services, fee requirements, eligibility requirements, clientele served, and purpose of each agency available to community residents.
Process/Skill Questions:
Thinking
- What can be done to establish a network of community health, counseling, and emergency resource agencies?
- What criteria should be used to evaluate an agency for inclusion on a list of resources that might be shared with the community?
- How can technology be used to compile a community resource list?
- How can early childhood professionals partner with area organizations to improve services for families?
Communication
- How can the network of resource agencies be communicated to parents? How can technology assist with the communication?
- How should a list of resource agencies be organized?
- How can parents reinforce emergency preparedness at home?
Leadership
- How can early childhood professionals assist children and families in accessing the services of resource agencies?
- Under what circumstances might an early childhood professional recommend resource agency services to a family?
- How can early childhood professionals assist area organizations by volunteering their time?
Management
- What are the steps involved in establishing and maintaining a network of resources for children and their families?
- How can families use community resources to assist in managing emergencies (e.g., bomb threat, fire, natural disaster, AMBER Alert)?