Better Off: # of parents receiving PAT services who report increased developmental knowledge as measured by PAT parent survey given pre- and post-service - Annual
Current Value
43
Definition
Story Behind the Curve
The parent survey was revised this fiscal year, to be much shorter and therefore more likely to be returned to Parents as Teachers.
Partners
Carroll County Public Schools Judy Center
Human Services Program
Catholic Charities Head Start
What Works
Parents as Teachers aims to provide parents with new skills and resources, which allows parents to appropriately support their childrens' development. The pre and post survey help measure how confident parents feel in understanding and supporting their childrens' developmental milestones. The survey is also made available in Spanish as there are several families who utilize the spanish speaking home visitor.
Action Plan
Data Discussion
Surveys are distributed to parents as they complete their Parents as Teachers program. The surveys are then provided to the Local Management Board at the end of each fiscal year.
Measurement Tool Used
A 10 question confidential survey desinged to measure an increase in confidence in parenting skills and child development.