NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct 2005:
Ideals;
1-1.12 To work with families to provide a safe and smooth transition as children and families move from one program to the next.
Principles;
P-1.4 We shall involve all those with relevant knowledge (including families and staff) in decisions concerning a child, as appropriate, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information.
DEC Code of Ethics:
Enhancement of Children’s and Families’ Quality of Lives;
4. We shall advocate for equal access to high quality services and supports for all children and families to enhance their quality of lives.
I picked these three as the children and families we assist are torn, scared, and do not know what to expect next. Most of the adults have no income or medical coverage to pay for the court ordered services required for the return of their child/children. We search out community resources that may be able to help these families financially, or that can offer services for free. So far we have been lucky enough to direct some of the families to the Head Start Program for free parenting classes, since we lost most of our free and low cost services due to state budget cuts. We also search out family members and reunite them with the children and parents involved.
It must be very scary to have no income and not know what kind of future to expect. It is great to have programs like Head Start for families in need. Not many people could do what you do supporting these families and helping them with everyday life issues. It is wonderful you are there for them.
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ReplyDeleteI admire the work you are doing. It sounds as if you perform quite a bit of case management for families. The success of the children is tied to the strength of the family. I believe if the parent can make the needed changes and become stronger as a person and parent, then the best place for the child is at home.
As more budget cuts are coming, what are your thoughts on some of the ways we can still provide these needed services? What are some of ways the rest of the ECE field can advocate to maintain programs for families?
Shari
ReplyDeleteAs a teacher with high risk families, I want you to know how much I appreciate the work you do. Without your support so many families never see the light at the end of the tunnel, they lose hope. Thank you for giving them back that hope.
Shari:
ReplyDeleteYou have been an inspiration to me in serving at-risk children and families. It is such an admirable profession. You have also provided those of us in education insight on what families face today.
Good luck with your remaining courses and future successes.
LouAnn Rhodes
I admire those who have the qualities which allows them to work with both the children and the families. Thank you for interacting with me during our class this session. I have really learned alot and hope to continue relationships with everyone. Good Luck your journey I wish you all the best
ReplyDeleteThank you for all your wonderful blogs throughout this course. I wish you luck in the future with Walden, and I know you will be continually successful in our profession. :)
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