Home-Based | ECLKC
Early learning outcomes (1)
Find ways learning experiences can build home visitors’ knowledge and skills, supporting reflection, self-awareness, and empathy and regulating intense feelings arising from working with families.
Find out how programs can offer comprehensive services for children and families, and how these services can enhance children's physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development.
It is key for home visitors to feel safe and know how to maintain personal safety. Learn how to help create an emotionally safe environment for both home visitors and families.
Learn how the Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS) describe the general requirements of the home-based option.
Find ways to develop and strengthen home visitors’ knowledge and skills. Learn how supervisors can use formal learning experiences, coaching, supervision, case management, and observations to support home visitors.
The intimacy of working within someone’s home with no other professionals present may lead to confusing situations. It's key to have agency policies in place to handle ethical issues.