103 Family & Community Partnerships 4. Encouraging Families to be Advocates for Their Children 1. Transitions Level 1 Recognize the impact transitions have on young children daily and over the course of time. FCP 4.1.1 Level 2 Acknowledge the impact transitions have on young children and assist parents and children in planning for: o Daily transitions (arrival and departure) o Transitions within the day o Transitions to new teachers, program, or school o Transitions at home (new baby, moving, divorce) Facilitate initial adjustment from home to program, new schedules, and routines. FCP 4.1.2 Level 3 Develop, plan and implement daily schedules that minimize transitions between activities, caregivers, rooms, and schools. Provide information to parents about transitions that include a timeline of daily activities. Develop partnerships with families to ease stress that accompanies transitions. FCP 4.1.3 Level 4 Develop, plan and implement strategies to prepare children and families for transition to kindergarten. Coordinate child and/or family visits to new programs Develop, plan and implement collaborative strategies with other programs or schools to facilitate transitions. FCP 4.1.4 Level 5 Analyze, evaluate, articulate, and apply evidence-based best practices regarding transitions, school-readiness - including developmentally appropriate practice and social-emotional competence. FCP 4.1.5 2. Obtaining Services Level 1 Recognize the importance and purpose of community services that benefit children and families. FCP 4.2.1 Level 2 Acknowledge the value of and share access to community resources to meet the need of children and families. Respond to requests from families about services and refer questions to appropriate staff members. FCP 4.2.2 Level 3 Assist in identifying or accessing services as needed with consideration for the diverse linguistic and cultural experiences of families. FCP 4.2.3 Level 4 Examine the strengths and needs of families, and address gaps in services or resources. Analyze need for support based on knowledge of families’ circumstances or current events that may affect them, i.e., economic climate, natural disasters. Demonstrate support staff and families in the referral process as appropriate. Communicate with community partners to conduct outreach or provide services to families as needed. FCP 4.2.4 Level 5 Analyze, evaluate, articulate, and apply evidence-based best practices regarding the provision of services within a system that encompasses early care and education, and community services with consideration for affordability, availability, and accessibility. FCP 4.2.5