Home Visiting: Procedures for Helping FamiliesThis Second Edition is a good source for those training to be home visitors, in-service home visitors, supervisors and directors of home visiting programs serving a wide range of families. Recent evaluations of home visiting are summarized and practical suggestions for evaluating local programs are also included. This is an easy to read and essential resource for both beginning and experienced home visitors, trainers, supervisors of home visitors, and directors of home visiting programs. |
Contents
A Historical Overview | 1 |
Theories and Principles of Home Visiting 29 | 29 |
Illustrative Home Visiting Programs for Children | 53 |
Home Visitor Characteristics Training | 77 |
Helping Skills and Techniques | 113 |
Managing and Maintaining Home Visits | 145 |
Visiting Families in Stressful Situations | 169 |
Ethical and Professional Issues Facing Home Visitors | 203 |
Assessment and Documentation in Home Visiting | 223 |
Future Directions in Home Visiting | 257 |
Other editions - View all
Home Visiting: Procedures for Helping Families Barbara Hanna Wasik,Donna M. Bryant Limited preview - 2000 |
Home Visiting: Procedures for Helping Families Barbara Hanna Wasik,Donna M. Bryant Limited preview - 2001 |
Home Visiting: Procedures for Helping Families Barbara Hanna Wasik,Donna M. Bryant Limited preview - 2000 |
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