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Download full textMendoza, Jean – 2003
Communication and the exchange of information are key components of the relationships between parents of young children and the staff of programs that serve them. Professionals who work with families are likely to be more effective when they are aware of how aspects of their own communication practices may affect parents' ability and willingness…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Child Care Centers, Child Caregivers, Family Needs
Santos, Rosa Milagros; Reese, Debbie – 2000
The population of the United States is growing more culturally diverse each year, and this diversity is clearly evident among families with young children; however, individuals who work in early childhood programs are not as diverse as those they serve. Moreover, many early childhood professionals have little preparation for working with families…
Descriptors: Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences, Cultural Pluralism, Family Characteristics
Hatton, Deborah D.; McWilliam, R. A.; Winton, P. J. – 2002
This brief paper summarizes issues and strategies in early intervention with infants and toddlers who have visual impairments. Characteristics of exemplary early intervention services are identified including collaboration with families and other professionals in the Individualized Family Service Plan process and home visits that promote…
Descriptors: Attachment Behavior, Child Development, Delivery Systems, Early Intervention
Santos, Rosa Milagros; Reese, Debbie – 1999
The population of the United States is growing more culturally diverse each year, and this diversity is clearly evident among families with young children; however, individuals who work in early childhood programs are not as diverse as those they serve. Moreover, many early childhood professionals have little preparation for working with families…
Descriptors: Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences, Cultural Pluralism, Early Childhood Education
Bruns, Deborah A.; Corso, Robert M. – 2001
During the 1990s, there was heightened awareness among early childhood researchers of the need to examine efforts to provide programs and services responsive to the needs and preferences of families of young children from diverse cultural and linguistic groups. This Digest presents strategies supported by the research literature to enhance…
Descriptors: Cross Cultural Training, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Traits, Early Childhood Education
Goldstein, Anne – 1998
One of the most important decisions that parents make is choosing child care for their children. Child care consumer education provides parents with the information they need to help them assess their needs, locate services, evaluate quality, and choose the best possible care for their children. There are two broad strategies for disseminating…
Descriptors: Community Information Services, Consumer Education, Day Care, Day Care Centers
