Parents as Teachers - Catholic Charities Head Start (Carroll County FY 18) - Annual
How Much: # of children ages 0-5 receiving PAT services - Annual
Current Value
8
Definition
Story Behind the Curve
The data trend for this measure is trending downward due to Parents as Teachers received a reduction in funding in FY 18. Funding for Parents as Teachers is being shifted to the new E-SMART grant that was awarded to Carroll County. The E-SMART grant is provding a comprehensive system of care for early childhood mental health ( birth - 8) throughout Carroll County.
Partners
Partners include Carroll County Public Schools, Youth Service Bureau, Catholic Charities Head Start and Human Services Program.
What Works
Children are assessed for educational, developmental, health and hearing delays through monthly home visits. Parents are able to interact with their children in their own home environment and does not require that a parent have transportation in order to participate. Parents are connected to community resources based on their childrens' needs, as well resources including food, clothing and housing services. Parents as Teachers is based on the premise that parents are a child's most influential important teacher.
Action Plan
Data Discussion
Data is collected as each new family with a child 0-5 enrolls in the program.
Measurement Tool Used
Clear Impact Suite is an easy-to-use, web-based software platform that helps your staff collaborate with external stakeholders and community partners by utilizing the combination of data collection, performance reporting, and program planning.