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:

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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