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Project

Early Intervention: State Systematic Improvement Grant (Family Centered)

Center:

NY-Rose F. Kennedy Center, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2021

Contact Information:

Karen Bonuck
[email protected]
718-430-4085

Project Description:

Under the direction of Ms. Emma Brezel we collaborated with the other two New York State UCEDDs and New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) in a learning collaborative. This effort involved staff and parents to improve the family centeredness of Early Intervention. A January 2017 kick-off at the RFK UCEDD covered an overview of the plan, defined family-centered practices, SMART goals, and how to measure progress. Among the 45 participants, were 12 from NYC DOH, 7 parents. 6 RFK UCEDD staff and 2 NYS DOH staff. We have had 6 months of calls, including 15 team calls and 1 webinar on family-centered practices. Participants have consistently rated our calls as useful and have given written feedback regarding future calls.

Keyword(s):

Early Intervention, Family

Core Function(s):

Performing Research or Evaluation

Area of Emphasis

Education & Early Intervention

Target Audience:

Community Trainees / Short term trainees, Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Limited English, Geographic Areas, Urban

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

Mulit-County