Here on the Neighborhood, we have shared a few articles and resources on home visiting, including a joint statement on IDEA Part C (early intervention) and home visiting collaboration and a story from a California family who received home visits. Research has shown that home visiting has several benefits to families – the research findings are summarized in an article from Zero to Three, titled “The Research Case for Home Visiting.” Download the PDF to read about the five positive outcomes for families that home visiting provides: https://www.zerotothree.org/resource/the-research-case-for-home-visiting
The ICC-Recommended Early Start Personnel Manual (ESPM) describes core knowledge and role-specific competencies needed for early intervention service provision, incorporating current research and evidence in the field of early intervention. To access the ESPM, click here.
This resource is related to the following ESPM knowledge-level competencies:
- Core Knowledge (CK):
- CK1: The dynamics of family systems including cultural, linguistic and socio-economic factors influencing family function and care for all children.