PARTNERSHIPS AND ALLIANCES WITH FAMILIES AND THE COMMUNITY ITDS MODULE 5

Course overview

This module explores the importance of building relationships with families and other professionals with whom we work in order to maximize outcomes for children. Requirements for collaboration and partnerships within the Early Steps system necessitate the need for providers to possess the understanding and skills to build and sustain relationships, not only with families, but with other professionals in the community. Information about family ecology, the impact of cultural issues on establishing relationships and techniques for supporting partnerships with families and the community are provided. Relationship building is explored over various components of the Early Steps system. Development of meaningful, functional outcomes that meet the child and family's needs and link to developmental skills are highlighted.