The Self-Assessment Tool

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The Self-Assessment Tool

• Section 1 Demographics

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The Range of Variables

• List of Potential Variables
• Data Collection and Review
• Matching Variable(s) to Resources, Supports and
  Services
• Determine fit with Part C needs
• Volume
• Velocity
• Compatibility
• Eligibility
• Service
• Philosophy/Values/Mission/Vision

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Special Populations
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Our Strengths The People in Our Community
Our Industry and Employment Base Educational Opportunities
Special Considerations Our Challenges
BACKYARD ACTIVITY A Narrative Description of Our
Catchment Area
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Demographic Discussion Points

• What, if any, is the impact of a single variable
  upon our catchment area?
• What is the impact of a cluster of variables upon
  our catchment area?
• Child Find efforts
• Engaging materials in the right places
• Informing, engaging a diversity of referral
  sources
• Cultural diversity religious sects, populations
  of special consideration (teen moms, poverty)
• Finding and retaining qualified staff
• Training and supervision to ensure cultural
  competency
• Non-English speaking-families, children
• Translation/interpreter services
• Homelessness
• Military Dependents, Installations
• Migrant, Immigrant Populations, Multinational
  Adoptions
• Partnerships with community resources
• Families, children with multiple risk factors