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Hausslein Early Intervention Parent Leadership Awards

Hausslein Early Intervention Parent Leadership Awards. A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step. Outline of the workshop. Overview of the Hausslein Awards Criteria for the award Step by step

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Hausslein Early Intervention Parent Leadership Awards

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  1. Hausslein Early Intervention Parent Leadership Awards A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step

  2. Outline of the workshop • Overview of the Hausslein Awards • Criteria for the award • Step by step • Creating the idea (who to contact if you are not sure if the idea is a billable service available through early intervention or another program) • Recruiting a team of parents • Developing a plan • Collaborating (who to collaborate with: early intervention program, community organization, etc. • Writing the proposal • Requesting letters of support (who to ask) • Submitting the proposal • Getting the award and making it happen • Reporting to the early intervention community at the Hausslein Award Ceremony

  3. Overview • Step by Step • Putting all the pieces together Develop the plan Idea Recruiting Parents Writing the Proposal Requesting letters of support Collaborating Submitting the proposal Reporting back to the community Making it happen

  4. Criteria • Parent-driven • Parent-implemented • Cross programs with community outreach • A new program or a new component to an existing parent-initiated program • Demonstrate collaborations between families and other members of the community • Will continue beyond the project • Will include numerous families • Offers parent networking opportunities • Tailored to the identified needs of the group

  5. Application Process • Applicant & Collaborator Information • Ask for References • Summary of leadership experience • Provide a project goal • Provide the details of how you plan to accomplish the goal and provide timelines • Expenses • Benefits • Other assistance needed • Team leaders agreement

  6. Key Elements of Family-Centered Services • Recognizing that the family is the constant in a child’s life, while the service systems and personnel within those systems fluctuate. • Facilitating parent/professional collaboration at all levels of service provision: services for an individual child; program development, implementation, and evaluation; and policy formation. • Honoring the racial, ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic diversity of families. • Recognizing family strengths and individuality and respecting different methods of coping. • Sharing with parents, on a continuing basis and in a supportive manner, complete and unbiased information. • Encouraging and facilitating family-to-family support and networking. • Understanding and incorporating the developmental needs of infants, children, and adolescents and their families into service delivery systems. • Implementing comprehensive policies and programs that provide emotional and financial support to meet the needs of families. • Designing accessible service delivery systems that are flexible, culturally competent, and responsive to family identified needs.

  7. Summary • We have talked about the process step by step on how to apply for a Hausslein Award. • We have provided you with the Key Elements of Family-Centered Services. • Now: where to go for more information.

  8. Where to Get More Information • Visit the Parent Leadership Project website at www.eiplp.org. • Contact the Parent Leadership Project toll-free at 1-877-35-EI-PLP. • Read the “Working Together” Book. • Contact past Hausslein Award recipients.

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