HDF 140 Home Visiting in Early Childhood Programs

Lecture Hours: 1
Credits: 1

Discusses home visitation program history, purpose, and practices. Explores a developmental approach to parenting, parent education, and parent support.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Understand the purpose of home visitation programs
Utilize a developmental parenting approach
Knowledge of key topics in parent education
Practice for engaging in advocacy for young children

Content Outline

Home visitation and parent education overview
Developmental Parenting
- Family culture and beliefs
- Strength-based approaches
- Respectful relationships
Home visitation practices
- Goal Setting
- Observing, assessment, documentation, record keeping
- Home visitor safety
Key topics in parent education
- Safety and nutrition
- Routines and schedules
- Developmentally approved learning
- Home language and literacy development
Advocacy
- Partnering with parents
- Parents as advocates
- Participation in Professional activities
Community Supports and resources