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.
Home Visitor Relationship with Family Inadequate(1) (2) Adequate(3) (4) Good (5) (6) Excellent (7) Does not appear to enjoy being in the home Is engaged in the home visit Is warm and respectful of the parent Attempts to involve everyone in the room in the activities Engages in little (or forced) conversation with family members Interacts sociably with child Is relaxed in interacting with both parent and child Obviously enjoys being in the home Is critical, condescending, or tense Interacts sociably with parent Is accepting of the family system Is sensitive to various situations that arise Seems distracted, detached, or bored Interacts with other family members Interacts with everyone present Shows interest in what is happening with the family Ignores family members other than parents and child Describe how the Home Visitor asked about, and acknowledged, something that the family has accomplished since the last visit. Describe the conversation, between the Home Visitor and parent, regarding how the family applied skills/content from last home visit.
Home Visitor Non-Intrusiveness Inadequate(1) (2) Adequate(3) (4) Good (5) (6) Excellent (7) Is intrusive or directive Makes suggestions and directions, but not excessively Usually facilitates but some faltering Consistently sits back when parent-child interaction is ongoing Overwhelms parent or child Hands materials to child instead of parent Occasionally hands toys or materials to child instead or parent Is consistently responsive to parent and child cues Takes over activities Reinforces child before parent does Occasionally reinforces the child before the parent does even though parent shows ability to do it Is consistently responsive to parent ideas and interests Plays or teaches child him or herself Persists with activity too hard for parent and/or child Usually hands materials for child to parent instead of to child Consistently hands toys and other materials for child to parent instead of to child Persist with activity not interesting to parent or child How did staff seize teachable moments to promote appropriate nutrition, health and safety practices? How did staff seize teachable moments to promote Daily Do’s with parents? Describe the conversation between parent and staff regarding the content of handouts provided.
Parent-Child Interaction During Home Visit Inadequate(1) (2) Adequate(3) (4) Good (5) (6) Excellent (7) Interaction is minimal, negative, or nonresponsive Interaction starts unengaged, but then they get involved in activities on and off Engage in eye contact fairly frequently Consistently are responsive to each other during the home visit Interaction disrupted by crisis Interaction starts engaged, but then one of them becomes unengaged Interact with some warmth Obviously enjoy each other’s company and the time they spend together Interaction not maintained due to child’s noncompliance or temper tantrum Interaction is sometimes positive, but less than half the time Are in close physical contact during activities Interact with a great deal of warmth Interaction occurs infrequently Parent occasionally allows child to take lead in activities Parent consistently allows child to take lead in activities Describe how homemade toys were used during the visit. How were parents encouraged to make a new toy for their child? How were parents encouraged to engage in activities with their child?
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