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Introduction | Requirement
The program includes identification of the child and family health and social service needs & makes referrals to appropriate agencies for services. The program does follow-up to ensure that identified needs have been met.
Regulations/Reference
Program Instrument: II. Family Engagement EED 08 & CCD08
Health & Safety Code: 1596.792
Title 22: 101158[a][8] & 101218.1
Education Code: 8203, 8205 & 8207
Title 5: 17706, 18276 -18277
Monitoring Review Evidence
Process for Identification of Health & Social Service Needs
Follow-up Procedures for Health & Social Service Needs
Watch Video Lesson ❯
Sample Forms/Tools ❯
Review Sketch Pad Notes ❯
Health & Social Services
Step 1: Identify Needs
Many of our families come to us under stressful situations. Children come to us with very evident needs beyond child care services, such as dental, clothing or developmental needs. For children to be successful in care and school, it is important that we do our best to IDENTIFY the needs of both the child & family.
What this process might look like in a program:
Staff member works with parent to identify needs through the completion of the Health & Social Services form at initial certification, recertification & as needs arise.
Step 2: Refer
Refer the family to appropriate agencies in the community based on the health or social service needs.
What this might look like in a program:
Parent completes their initial application & identifies a need for dental referrals. The Enrollment Specialist identifies referrals & mails the copy of the Health & Social Services form to the parent along with their Notice of Action to Approve Services.
NOTE: It is important to form good relationships with other community agencies, as you will be able to assist the parent quickly & effectively
211 is a great resource. This resource is administered by United Ways across the nation.
ConnectIE is another great health & community resource that is free and user-friendly. This tool helps agencies provide referrals to improve outcomes for those in need.
For the San Francisco & Los Angeles area, One Degree is a great way to access resources that may not be readily available or known to the general public. It is also a great way to stay informed & connected to available resources in the area.
Step 3: Follow-Up
Follow-up with the parent to ensure that their needs have been met.
What this might look like in a program:
30 days following the issuance of the referrals, the Enrollment Specialist follows up with the parent to ensure that their needs have been met.
Follow-up is documented on bottom of Health & Social Services form
NOTE: Remember to have a system to document any follow-up as this will be requested in a review.
The regulations do not indicated the timeline for following-up with a family. Typically agency staff follow-up within 30 days of a referral being given to the parent.
Complete Knowledge Check ❯
After reviewing the video lesson & sketch pad notes, it’s time to check for understanding by completing a Knowledge Check. Note that Individual Knowledge Checks will conclude with a Certificate.