Preparing for your HIPPY Accreditation visit

HOME VISITS

Accreditation 103

Best Practices

ALL items on Home Visit Observation Form

RapportReviewRole PlayReferralsReminders

RapportProfessionally FriendlyOn-goingPunctual and DependableGenuine Interest and PraiseIndividualized Child EnrichmentSupport

Assistance with PropsExtra Instruction

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ReviewVisual

Look through packetRemove Pull Page

OralQuestions

Successes & Challenges Required Information

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Role Play12 Keys to Successful Role Play

ALL Are ImportantCommon Omissions

“Before” and “After” Switching Parent and Child Roles Spontaneous Answers Reading Directions Silently Repeating Responses

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Role Play12 Keys to Successful Role Play

ALL Are ImportantCommon Omissions

Reading Script verbatim Periodic, Appropriate Praise Title, Author, Illustrator Identification of Unfamiliar Words

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ReferralsIndicated or perceived need(s)

RemindersNext Home VisitGroup MeetingAgency Activities Community Events

Additional Best Practices

PreparationPropsSuppliesMaterialsReview of Packet in advance

LengthYear 1 = 45 minutes (minimum)Ages 4 & 5 = 60 minutes (minimum)

Curriculum # 3

Parents complete each week’s activity packet with their child.

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Curriculum # 4

Each home visitor has the appropriate curriculum materials.

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Role Play # 2

Home visitors instruct assigned parents in the effective utilization of the curriculum by role playing each activity packet, each week.

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Home Visits # 1

Home visitors meet with parents in their homes.

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Home Visits # 2

The home visitor works directly with the parent, not the child.

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Home Visits # 3

Home visits follow standard format – rapport, review, role play, referrals and reminders.

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Home Visits # 4

Home visits last 45 – 60 minutes.

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Coordinator # 2

Coordinator observes and evaluates each home visitor’s performance during home visits plus group and staff meetings at least 3 times a year.

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Administration # 2

Families are supported through referrals for education, social and community service.

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Preparing for home visits

During home visits your Trainer will observe to see if the home visitor does the following: Maintain Rapport with parents by really listening to them and showing interest in

their child(ren). Review previous week’s work to see how the child is progressing. Collect the weekly Pull Page that is identified by the coordinator. Write the child’s name on the Pull Page and turn in with other paperwork to your

coordinator. Praise the parent for the previous week’s accomplishments. Role play each activity packet fully, one per week. Use the Keys to Successful Role Play when role playing. Share the Sample Packet with parent – the parent’s packet should be given to them at

the end of the visit Make mistakes on purpose from time to time – this helps keep parents focused and

alert, it also helps to reduce/eliminate any anxiety the parent might feel if they make a real mistake.

Preparing for home visits

During home visits your Trainer will observe to see if the home visitor does the following: (cont) Read with expression and enthusiasm. Guide parents to identify items that they can use as a substitute if they don’t

have one or more of the supplies mentioned in the activity – using the actual, name of the object versus what is printed in the activity packet.

If the parent shares a personal problem, offer to make a Referral and/or discuss their issue with your coordinator.

Praise parent for being prepared, growing skills and personal achievements. Share Reminders regarding group meetings, program activities and

community information. Schedule, or reconfirm, the next home visit appointment.

The highlighted words above are the required components of a HIPPY home visit – Rapport, Review, Role play, Referrals (as needed) and Reminders are outlined in the Model, Guidance and Accreditation manual.

In the end, remember to: