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Child Care Basics Module Five

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Module 5: Family and Community Partnerships Outcome A: The student will recognize that families are the primary educators of their children. Content Area IV: Families and Community Partnerships: Relationships with Families 1b. Respects the familys role as primary educator.

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Module 5: Family and Community Partnerships Outcome B: The student can explain the elements of positive relationships and communication with families Content Area IV: Families and Community Partnerships: Relationships with Families 1c. Establishes positive communication and relationships with families. 1a. Greets families and children warmly and by name.

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Module 5: Family and Community Partnerships Outcome C: The student will Identify community resources that support families Content Area IV: Families and Community Partnerships: Use of Community Resources 1a. Recognizes the different resources available in the community. 1b.Values and uses community resources that support and assist families.

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Child Care Center Licensing Guidebook (2 nd ed., DEL 2006) Outcomes A, B and C : Section 3, pp. 89-107 (What must I communicate to parents?) Accessed online at: http://www.del.wa.gov/publications/licensing/docs /ChildCareCenterLicensingGuide.pdf http://www.del.wa.gov/publications/licensing/docs /ChildCareCenterLicensingGuide.pdf Washington State Family Home Child Care Licensing Guide (2 nd ed., DEL, 2013) Section 3 pp. 3-5, The Power of Interactions and Relationships, and Section 6 pp. 21-26, Parent/Guardian Policies Required Reading

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All families should be recognized as their childrens primary educators and support in the important and exhausting work of raising young children. All families should be recognized as their childrens primary educators and support in the important and exhausting work of raising young children.

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How are families primary educators of their children? How can childcare providers support families in this role? Why is supporting families so important?

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Handout 1, What Young Children Learn.

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Culture shapes our beliefs about what children and parents should be like, and how they should interact. jcruz661.wikispaces.com

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If you were the parent of a young child, what three things would you want most from your childs provider? What are three fears you might have when leaving your child in someones care?

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What Young Children Learn Handout 1What Young Children Learn

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Families as Teachers

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What is a partnership and why is it important for providers and families? Why do families and child care providers conflict with one another at times? How can you take the lead in creating positive provider- family relationships? Handout 5Ethics,

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Obstacles to partnerships http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7174/6479325377_ba1fa998bc.jpg

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Building positive relationships with families jpegece.rice.edu

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Transitions from home to program The Child Needs Caregivers Actions A plan for separation Their parent to say good-bye The caregiver to be close and attentive Handout Transitions-From home to program

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To hear that Mommy (Daddy, Grandma) is always coming back, and I (Caregiver) will take good care of you. An emotionally secure caregiver The Child Needs Caregivers Actions Time to cry and be cared for Handout Transitions-From home to program

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Conflict Resolution Tips Handout 4Conflict Resolution Tips

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Separation Strategies Handout 3, Helping Children and Families with Separation Ideas that make saying goodbye easier. infant-toddler-language.wikispaces.com

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Partnerships jpegblogs.extension.org

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Five steps to Family Professional Partnerships http://community.fpg.unc.edu/connect-modules/learners/module-4 http://community.fpg.unc.edu/connect-modules/learners/module-4. Evaluation Question Evidence Dilemma Decision

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What kinds of community resources and referrals are typically needed by families with young children? Why are community resources valuable to families?

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Sharing resources with families Identifying Resources Linking Families to Services Connecting families to other families Easing transitions from your program to the next

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Resources Benefiting Care providers and Teachers The public library A childrens museum Child Care Aware Public health Department Your school district

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Connecting Families to Community Resources Identifying resources Connecting families to services Building community services

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Volunteers as resources fmkp-waves.com

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Working with Volunteers What are some examples of what the law says about volunteers in child care? Why do you think these requirements are in place?

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Volunteer quiz Handout 6, Volunteering in a Washington State Child Care Center flickr.com

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Module Five Review This module is designed: To teach participants how to create positive relationships with families Identify supportive community resources.

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Check for Understanding Handout 7, Check for Understanding,