Strength's Based
This perspective identifies and builds on the abilities and positive qualities of each family
What is a strengths-based perspective
This is everyone's business
What is Family Engagement
communication, much like true family engagement, should be _______ and _______
What is consistent and ongoing two-way
RBC stands for this
What is Relationship Based Competencies
PFCE stands for
What is parent, family, and community engagement
Family service professionals help families identify these two things to work towards their goals.
What is strengths and (available) resources?
Family engagement means doing ____ not doing ____ or ____ families
What is with, to, for
The two most common benefits of engaging families virtually are...
What is increased access and improved convenience and flexibility
RBC's are based on ____ and recommended practice across many fields working with families
What is research
This tool can help you assess your progress in each competency and identify areas for professional growth
What is professional development assessment tool (for family service professionals)
When ____ develops between family service professionals and families, it becomes easier to build ties among the program, home, and community resources that support parents
What is trust
These types of interactions between staff and families provide opportunities for buildings relationships and developing trust
What is 1:1 interactions
Name two ways a family can be engaged virtually
1. Send text messages for check-ins
2. Use video or audio calls
3. Conduct virtual home visits
4. Provide referrals and make connections with other community services through text, phone, or email
These are the 3 specific roles RBC's are designed for
What are family service professionals, teachers and child care providers, and home visitors
This competency partners with families to build strong parent-child relationships & supports parents as the first and lifelong educators of their children
What is Parent-Child relationships and families as lifelong educators
A strength based approach does not mean avoiding challenging topics or conversations. Instead it means believing....
What is that all families want what is best for their children and can make progress.
Effective family engagement increases families...
What is abilities to overcome risks and challenges
This is one of the challenges of working with families virtually
What is access and knowledge of technology
Also: privacy concerns,
RBC 's for family service professionals are:
What is the knowledge, skills, and practices they use to engage families
This competency works alongside parents to build on their strengths as advocates for their families and as leaders in the program and community
What is leadership and advocacy
Instead of focusing on problems and needs, a strengths-based point of view sees _____
Regardless of how family engagement occurs, remind yourself that this is essential...
building relationships, building on strengths, and focusing on parents as their child's first and most important teacher
Name 2 strategies used when providing virtual services
What is meet families where they are, establish a process to gather continuous feedback from families, find a balance, and individualize approaches for families and communities
Early childhood professionals can use the RBC's to:
(Name at least 1)
1. Strengthen relationships with all families
2. Support families in taking positive steps toward their own goal
3. identify personal and professional strengths and challenges for supporting family engagement
4. Choose professional development opportunities in their program and community to enhance their relationship-based practice
The competency that collects information with families and reflects with them to inform goal setting, planning, and implementation is...
What is Data-Driven Services and Continuous Improvement