Baby TALK Resource Assessment & Monitoring Based on “Framework for Understanding Poverty” by Ruby K. Payne, Ph.D.

Parent’s Name Child’s name Date of Birth

MENTAL/EDUCATIONAL/CAREERS “Having the mental abilities and acquired skills (reading writing, and computing) to deal with daily life.” Ask the to reflect on the mental/educational/career resources they may or may not have and may seek to access, along with their stage of attaining each item (as applicable).

DATE:

Original On IFSP 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH 5TH Do you have this in place? Are you Family Need (Y/N) UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE interested in more related resources? (score 0, 1, or 2) High School/GED College Courses

Other Education (e.g. vocational) ESL Employment Becoming a citizen Career counseling Improving academic skills

Improving computer skills

Total score:

Other: Other:

Other:

*other is not to be included in total score

Notes: Use NUMBER KEY to fill in boxes

0 – Does not desire 1 – Already has 2 – Desires 3 – Is beginning steps to achieve 4 – Has achieved fully *Note: If family has some of the resource, but wants more resources, score “2-Desires”

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Page 1 Baby TALK Family Resource Assessment & Monitoring Based on “Framework for Understanding Poverty” by Ruby K. Payne, Ph.D. PHYSICAL “Having physical health and mobility.” Ask the parent to reflect on the physical resources they may or may not have and may seek to access, along with their stage of attaining each item (as applicable).

DATE:

Original On IFSP 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH 5TH Do you have this in place? Are you Family Need (Y/N) UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE interested in more related resources? (score 0, 1, or 2) Pre-natal care

Family Planning

Dental health (for adult)

Vision/Hearing (for adult)

Medical Doctor (for adult) Counseling Anger Management

Special medical care

Total score:

Other: Other: Other:

*other is not to be included in total score

Use NUMBER KEY to fill in boxes Notes: 0 – Does not desire 1 – Already has 2 – Desires 3 – Is beginning steps to achieve 4 – Has achieved fully *Note: If family has some of the resource, but wants more resources, score “2-Desires”

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Page 2 Baby TALK Family Resource Assessment & Monitoring Based on “Framework for Understanding Poverty” by Ruby K. Payne, Ph.D. EMOTIONAL “Being able to choose and control emotional responses, particularly to negative situations, without engaging in self- destructive behavior. This is an internal resource and shows itself through stamina, perseverance, and choices.” Ask the parent to reflect on the emotional resources they may or may not have and may seek to access, along with their stage of attaining each item (as applicable).

DATE:

Do you have this in place? Original On IFSP 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH 5TH Are you interested in more related Family Need (Y/N) UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE resources? (score 0, 1, or 2) Mental Health services

Substance Abuse support /relationship counseling

Addressing depression/Anxiety Controlling emotional responses Addressing domestic violence Smoking cessation Able to make good choices Perseverance

Coping strategies Addressing Grief/Loss I am able to choose my emotions I feel safe in my environment

Total score:

Other: Other:

Other:

*other is not to be included in total score Use NUMBER KEY to fill in boxes Notes: 0 – Does not desire 1 – Already has 2 – Desires 3 – Is beginning steps to achieve 4 – Has achieved fully *Note: If family has some of the resource, but wants more resources, score “2-Desires”

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FINANCIAL “Having the money to purchase goods and services.” Ask the parent to reflect on the financial resources they may or may not have and may seek to access, along with their stage of attaining each item (as applicable).

DATE:

Original Do you have this in place? On IFSP 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH 5TH Family Need (Y/N) UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE Are you interested in more related resources? (score 0, 1, or 2) WIC (Women Children)

Cash Assistance

Medical Card SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) Housing placement/assistance

Child Care assistance CCRRS

Utility Support (gas, light, phone)

Income social security for seniors SSI Disability (temporary) for injuries on the job SSI Supplemental Social Security for physical/mental disabilities Budgeting support

Child support payments

Food Assistance

Clothing assistance

Total score:

Other:

Other:

Other:

*other is not to be included in total score Use NUMBER KEY to fill in boxes Notes: 0 – Does not desire 1 – Already has 2 – Desires 3 – Is beginning steps to achieve

4 – Has achieved fully *Note: If family has some of the resource, but wants more resources, score “2-Desires”

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Page 4 Baby TALK Family Resource Assessment & Monitoring Based on “Framework for Understanding Poverty” by Ruby K. Payne, Ph.D. SPIRITUAL “Believing in a divine purpose and guidance.” Ask the parent to reflect on the spiritual resources they may or may not have and may seek to access, along with their stage of attaining each item (as applicable).

DATE:

Original On IFSP 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH 5TH Do you have this in place? Are you Family Need (Y/N) UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE interested in more related resources? (score 0, 1, or 2) Affiliation with a faith-based organization I can get assistance from a local faith-based organization Affiliation with non- denominational/spiritually focused organization (AA, self help, meditation, etc.) I can get assistance from a non- denominational/spiritually focused organization Total score:

Other: Other: Other:

*other is not to be included in total score

Use NUMBER KEY to fill in boxes Notes: 0 – Does not desire 1 – Already has 2 – Desires 3 – Is beginning steps to achieve 4 – Has achieved fully *Note: If family has some of the resource, but wants more resources, score “2-Desires”

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Page 5 Baby TALK Family Resource Assessment & Monitoring Based on “Framework for Understanding Poverty” by Ruby K. Payne, Ph.D. RELATIONSHIPS/ROLE MODELS “Having frequent access to adult(s) who are appropriate, who are nurturing to the child, and who do not engage in self-destructive behavior. It is largely from role models that a person learns how to live life emotionally.” Ask the parent to reflect on the relationship/ resources they may or may not have and may seek to access, along with their stage of attaining each item (as applicable).

DATE:

Original On IFSP 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH 5TH Do you have this in place? Are you Family Need (Y/N) UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE interested in more related resources? (score 0, 1, or 2) I have supportive relationships with family/ I have supportive relationships with peer s I have someone I can go to if I have a problem I have someone positive I like to spend time with

I have someone I want to be like

Total score:

Other: Other: Other:

*other is not to be included in total score Use NUMBER KEY to fill in boxes Notes: 0 – Does not desire 1 – Already has 2 – Desires 3 – Is beginning steps to achieve 4 – Has achieved fully *Note: If family has some of the resource, but wants more resources, score “2-Desires”

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SUPPORT SYSTEMS “Having friends, family, and backup resources available to access in times of need. These are external resources.” Ask the parent to reflect on the support system resources they may or may not have and may seek to access, along with their stage of attaining each item (as applicable).

DATE:

Original On IFSP 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH 5TH Do you have this in place? Are you Family Need (Y/N) UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE interested in more related resources? (score 0, 1, or 2) I have someone to care for my child Knowledge of public transportation Access/means to take public transportation Access to private transportation from support system Individual access/means for private transportation (e,g, own a car) I have someone to call if I need something

I have someone I can count on I have someone to help with information about community systems Total score:

Other: Other:

Other:

*other is not to be included in total score Use NUMBER KEY to fill in boxes

Notes: 0 – Does not desire 1 – Already has 2 – Desires 3 – Is beginning steps to achieve 4 – Has achieved fully *Note: If family has some of the resource, but wants more resources, score “2-Desires”

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CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT Ask the parent to reflect on the child growth and development resources they may or may not have and may seek to access, along with their stage of attaining each item (as applicable). *To be completed within 2 months after enrollment, ongoing every 6 months

DATE:

Original Do you have this in place? On IFSP 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH 5TH Family Need (Y/N) UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE Are you interested in more related resources? (score 0, 1, or 2) *Developmental assessment or evaluation

*Vision screening

*Hearing screening

*Well child visits

* records

Dental health

Prenatal Growth and development

Stages of development

Developmental activities

Attachment, nurturing Self-regulation – as identified by parent and/or developmental screen & monitoring Social emotional development – as identified by parent and/or developmental screen & monitoring Physical development and Health – as identified by parent and/or developmental screen & monitoring , Communication, and Literacy – as identified by parent and/or developmental screen & monitoring

Notes: Use NUMBER KEY to fill in boxes

0 – Does not desire 1 – Already has 2 – Desires 3 – Is beginning steps to achieve 4 – Has achieved fully *Note: If family has some of the resource, but wants more resources, score “2-Desires”

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Page 8 Baby TALK Family Resource Assessment & Monitoring Based on “Framework for Understanding Poverty” by Ruby K. Payne, Ph.D. CONTINUED…CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT Ask the parent to reflect on the child growth and development resources they may or may not have and may seek to access, along with their stage of attaining each item (as applicable).

DATE:

Do you have this in place? Original On IFSP 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH 5TH Are you interested in more related Family Need (Y/N) UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE resources? (score 0, 1, or 2) – as identified by parent and/or developmental screen & monitoring Approaches to Learning – as identified by parent and/or developmental screen & monitoring Toys and Sensory

Feeding/ Mealtime

Naps/

Nutrition

Separation Issues

Learning through play

Playing with others

Discipline

Safety

Total score:

Other: Other: Other:

*other is not to be included in total score Use NUMBER KEY to fill in boxes Notes: 0 – Does not desire 1 – Already has 2 – Desires 3 – Is beginning steps to achieve 4 – Has achieved fully *Note: If family has some of the resource, but wants more resources, score “2-Desires”

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FAMILY STRENGTHS With the resources in place at this time, the family demonstrates strengths in the following areas:

Strengths at enrollment

Additional strengths at 1st update

Additional strengths at 2nd update

Additional strengths at 3rd update

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FAMILY STRENGTHS With the resources in place at this time, the family demonstrates strengths in the following areas:

Additional strengths at 4th update

Additional strengths at 5th update

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