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Parent Resource Program

NACBCS National Conference July 2006. Parent Resource Program. Building Resilience within Communities using a strengths based approach to practice: Implication for Workers. Luba Torban. September 2005. Parent Resource Program.

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Parent Resource Program

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  1. NACBCS National Conference July 2006 Parent Resource Program Building Resilience within Communities using a strengths based approach to practice: Implication for Workers Luba Torban September 2005

  2. Parent Resource Program • Provides scholarships enabling entry into mainstream child care for economically and socially disadvantaged families • Supports families through facilitation of effective staff/parent relationships • Provides parenting programs • Fosters families’ capacity to effectively engage with their children • Provides high quality developmentally enhancing programs for children • Facilitates interagency and community networking • Supports staff through staff development and engagement in reflective practices • Monitors activities through action research

  3. In 2000, SDN received funding for twelve months from the Commonwealth Department of Family and Community Services (DFaCS) to establish an integrated family support and child care service delivery model. This program, known as The Waterloo Parent Resource Program (WPRP), operated during 2001 from a child care centre in Waterloo, Sydney. The success of the program resulted in further funding thus enabling expansion of the program to six SDN Child and Family Learning Centres.

  4. The current Parent Resource Program (the Program) initially provides child care and support for families (who otherwise may not access child care) through a scholarship program. Under the scholarship program, families are able to access child care for $5.00 per day per child. The remainder of the child care fee is met through funding provided within the Program. Once the child has enrolled in one of the six Child and Family Learning Centres, other support services then become readily available to the family in a way that builds on each family’s strengths and enhances their parenting skills.

  5. Parent Resource Program “Integrated Family Systems Model”

  6. INTEGRATED FAMILY SYSTEMS MODEL OF EARLY INTERVENTION (adapted from Dunst, 2000) Parenting styles and Instructional practices Parenting supports Child Learning Opportunities CHILDREN’S learning and development Family/ community activity settings Participatory opportunities Family/Community Supports and Resources

  7. INTEGRATED FAMILY SYSTEMS MODEL OF EARLY INTERVENTION (adapted from Dunst, 2000) Parenting styles and Instructional practices Parenting supports Child Learning Opportunities CHILDREN’S learning and development Family/ community activity settings Participatory opportunities Family/Community Supports and Resources Child as focus of entry into early intervention

  8. INTEGRATED FAMILY SYSTEMS MODEL OF EARLY INTERVENTION (adapted from Dunst, 2000) Interesting and engaging child experiences that are development-enhancing Parenting styles and Instructional practices Parenting supports Child Learning Opportunities CHILDREN’S learning and development Family/ community activity settings Participatory opportunities Mainstream child care services as a single point of entry to developmental assessment and educational programs for children, parenting skill development and a network of community services Family/Community Supports and Resources Child as focus of entry into early intervention

  9. SDN Parent Resource Program - integrated family systems model of early intervention • Parent support, information, advice, guidance and referral provided by centre staff through formal (e.g. parenting sessions) and informal occasions to • strengthen parenting knowledge/skills • facilitate access to community services • promote opportunities to enter preparation for work programs • encourage family empowerment Interagency networking Interesting and engaging child experiences that are development-enhancing Parenting styles and Instructional practices Parenting supports Child Learning Opportunities CHILDREN’S learning and development Family/ community activity settings Participatory opportunities Mainstream child care services as a single point of entry to developmental assessment and educational programs for children, parenting skill development and a network of community services Family/Community Supports and Resources Child as focus of entry into early intervention

  10. Parent Resource Program “Sense of Place”

  11. PRP SENSE OF PLACE Partnership with families availability in crisis and in success Advocating for children’s rights Meaningful program and record keeping Importance of early childhood as a field Working with agencies Staff and Families/Children Interactions Adhering to Regulations Children Advocating for better provisions and respect for teachers No of Staff and developmental opportunities Connecting with community Beautiful Environments Facilitating changes Building strong families Professional Development opportunities with other professionals Opportunities for parents to network My Sense of Place My Sense of Place QIAS DOCS Regulations ASPARD Legal obligations OHS Reporting to Head Office Administration Policies NSW Curriculum Framework

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