An Investment in Our Future
Select and identify TWO sentences (include in your paragraph as “quotation” sentences) presented in the article you find significant as an early educator and explain why you selected these sentences (7 descriptive/detailed sentences)
“MIECHV provides federal funds to support programs that connect families with trained professionals—often nurses, social workers, or parent educators—who help parents acquire the skills they need to promote their children’s development. “
I chose this sentence because it describes what MIECHV is and who the program is geared towards. The majority of MIECHV funds are directed towards home visits designed to improve family’s situations and to relieve the burden on public resources over …show more content…
First, they provide additional resources to allow more children, who were not previously eligible, the opportunity to benefit from for home visits. Another aspect of MIECHV I found interesting was the insistence that parents stick with and complete the program in order to receive all of its benefits. Finally, the program provides funds that allows grantees the opportunity to offer training and technical assistance to employees, which, in turn, improves their professional development. By providing training, the workforce is strengthened and the families have access to higher-quality home visits …show more content…
Consequently, I understand how important it is to work in congruence with families to establish strong communication ties. Although, I have never worked with families who are considered high-risk, I have, however, been in situations where my expertise from former jobs benefited the child’s development. In the past, I have encouraged families to send their children to the doctor signs of an eye infection were apparent, in addition tom educating the family on how to get rid of lice the children had come in contact with at school. On a personal level, I have a friend who worked with children who had learning disabilities and we have had several conversations about her job and how much she enjoys what she does. I feel that being a home visitor must be a rewarding career one of which significantly improves a child’s situation. Therefore, I understand the importance of a community of high-quality home visitors and the impact they will have on high-risk families. Explain how or if you can address these issues or challenges in your current place of employment or community. Describe the steps you would take to make these changes happen. (7 descriptive/detailed
Select and identify TWO sentences (include in your paragraph as “quotation” sentences) presented in the article you find significant as an early educator and explain why you selected these sentences (7 descriptive/detailed sentences)
“MIECHV provides federal funds to support programs that connect families with trained professionals—often nurses, social workers, or parent educators—who help parents acquire the skills they need to promote their children’s development. “
I chose this sentence because it describes what MIECHV is and who the program is geared towards. The majority of MIECHV funds are directed towards home visits designed to improve family’s situations and to relieve the burden on public resources over …show more content…
First, they provide additional resources to allow more children, who were not previously eligible, the opportunity to benefit from for home visits. Another aspect of MIECHV I found interesting was the insistence that parents stick with and complete the program in order to receive all of its benefits. Finally, the program provides funds that allows grantees the opportunity to offer training and technical assistance to employees, which, in turn, improves their professional development. By providing training, the workforce is strengthened and the families have access to higher-quality home visits …show more content…
Consequently, I understand how important it is to work in congruence with families to establish strong communication ties. Although, I have never worked with families who are considered high-risk, I have, however, been in situations where my expertise from former jobs benefited the child’s development. In the past, I have encouraged families to send their children to the doctor signs of an eye infection were apparent, in addition tom educating the family on how to get rid of lice the children had come in contact with at school. On a personal level, I have a friend who worked with children who had learning disabilities and we have had several conversations about her job and how much she enjoys what she does. I feel that being a home visitor must be a rewarding career one of which significantly improves a child’s situation. Therefore, I understand the importance of a community of high-quality home visitors and the impact they will have on high-risk families. Explain how or if you can address these issues or challenges in your current place of employment or community. Describe the steps you would take to make these changes happen. (7 descriptive/detailed