Home Visitor: ____________________ Family: ____________________ Date of Observation: ______________ Home Visitor Facilitation of Parent-Child Interaction Inadequate (1) (2) Adequate (3) (4) Good (5) (6) Excellent (7) Rarely helps parent respond to child’s cues for interaction Tries to facilitate interactions, even if not always effectively Facilitates some parent- child interactions Consistently facilities parent-child interactions Ignores parent-child interactions Tells parent to interact with child Observes parent-child interactions and gives feedback Facilitates parent- child interactions that are rich and easy Interacts with either parent or child but not both Tells child to interact with child Comments on child’s cues for interaction Provides appropriate suggestions and encouragement for parent-child interactions Intrudes on ongoing parent- child interactions Prompts parent to engage in interaction with child Uses materials already in the home to promote parent- child interaction Brings materials or activities to the home to promote parent-child interactions Describe the “snap shot” of the visit provided to the family. (Overview and “Why do this activity”) Describe how staff individualized content to the interest, development, temperament, personality, learning style, goals and strengths of the child/family.
Home Visitor Responsiveness to Family Inadequate(1) (2) Adequate(3) (4) Good (5) (6) Excellent (7) Instructs family rather than sharing activities with family Responds to parent’s input Gets more information by asking questions Comments on family’s strengths or positive interactions Does not plan well for the visit; forgets necessary materials Suggests activities to parent to support child development Gets more information by observing parent and child Follows parent and child’s lead in activities Works primarily with child, showing parent what to do Shares activities with parent and child Asks parent about goals Helps parent plan activities for visits Is prepared for activities of the home visit Asks parent about activities for visit Helps parent plan how to meet goals Models appropriately Comments on child’s developmental level Gives developmental information relevant to activities Provides information on child development Gives developmental information relevant to this child Describe how Action Tools were used to support the family.
Parent Engagement During Home Visit Inadequate(1) (2) Adequate(3) (4) Good (5) (6) Excellent (7) Does not indicate interest in material or activities Is available for interaction with home visitor and child Appears interested in activities of home visit Frequently initiates discussions on child’s development or family Does not initiate activities or conversations with child or home visitor Occasionally participates in activities Initiates topics or asks questions Engages in play and learning activities with child during visits Positions self away from home visitor and child Is in proximity to home visitor and child during most of the Visit Is an active participated with the child and home visitor Asks questions or provides information related to discussion Is distracted, disinterested, physically distant, or involved in another activity Shows some interest in materials or activities Stays in proximity to child and home visitor throughout visit Answers questions but does not elaborate Shows enjoyment of activities How was Growing Great Kid curriculum (GGK or GGF) used to guide the conversation? How was today’s module/activity linked to “What I’d Like for My Child” and/or “Our Family Values” to create motivation for parents to participate? Describe the conversation regarding “Home Time” activities. How were Daily Do’s used during the home visit? Child Engagement During Home Visit