Methods of information dissemination should take into account literacy levels, geographic and social isolation, language differences, and other barriers that must be overcome if all families are to learn of the spectrum of services. Services available at times that respond to the family's circumstances . Parent involvement . Parents should have opportunities to participate in key aspects of child care programs. Most importantly, they must be involved in any program decisions related to their child's special needs and that otherwise affect the health and welfare of their child.
Parents can make an important contribution to program decision making.
Parent education in child development and related topics should be available. Mechanisms should be developed to enable parents to give feedback to Child Care Administrators and to register their degree of satisfaction with program services. Training participants attend as community teams, with a family member of a child with a disability, an early intervention specialist, and a child care and development professional included. The PAC assists in developing policy, organizing social and fundraising events, and evaluating and reviewing program activities. The PAC also disseminates information about the center and informs the public on current legislation and community actions that impact child care on the local, state and national levels.