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Christine L. Hancock; Gregory A. Cheatham – Journal of Research in Childhood Education, 2024
Rather than professional-driven decisions, shared decisions are central to family-centered philosophy and practices. This qualitative study investigated how four home visitors and 12 families engaged in institutional decision-making about 16 infants and toddlers enrolled in Early Head Start. The following research question was addressed: How do…
Descriptors: Early Intervention, Social Services, Federal Programs, Infants
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Taylor, Elizabeth; Clesi, Christian; Houser, John; O'Kelley, Sarah; Koehler, Jenni; Brisendine, Anne – Early Childhood Education Journal, 2023
Estimates show that one in six children aged three through 17 in the United States have one or more developmental disabilities. Many early childhood education programs aim to improve early identification of children with developmental disabilities and increase family engagement, specifically Head Start and Early Head Start programs. The present…
Descriptors: Social Services, Federal Programs, Early Intervention, Early Childhood Education
Marissa Strassberger – Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation, 2024
A defining feature of Head Start is its whole-family approach where programs partner with parents and guardians to identify their strengths and needs, set goals, and access services to improve family wellbeing. However, little research evidence exists about how Head Start and Early Head Start staff members do this essential work. The "Head…
Descriptors: Social Services, Low Income Students, Federal Programs, Family Involvement