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Policy

Socialization is individualized to address the developmental level of each participating child as well as goals, needs and resources of each family. The environment for group socialization is a key ingredient in the success of socialization experiences. Various elements-planning and documenting, parent engagement, physical environment, and approach to curriculum- work together to create meaningful socialization experiences in EHS.

Purpose

The purpose of socialization experiences for infants and toddlers is to support child development by strengthening the parent-child relationships. Socialization builds on the experiences and goals that are addressed during home visits, as well as attends to the needs of both children and parents. The socialization experience provides families and staff members with special opportunities to support child development and learning.

Procedure

  1. EHS staff will complete The Socialization Planning Form to plan the bi-monthly socialization and parent chat meetings. Completed forms are filed in the Socialization binder.

Guidelines for the completion of The Socialization Planning Form:

  1. EHS staff will complete The Socialization Planning Form to plan the bi-monthly socialization and parent chat meetings. Completed forms are filed in the Socialization binder.
  2. Socialization will be offered twice a month with participation from both parents/caregivers and children.
    1. Parents/Caregivers supervise their children at socialization events with support from EHS staff
    2. Pregnant people are also encouraged to attend socialization and interact with other parents and other pregnant people
  3. Socialization is planned jointly with families based family interests and goals.
  4. Socialization time will offer age appropriate activities for children based on child interests and learning goals.

This policy meetings Performance Standards: 1302.35(e)

Approved by Policy Council: October 2012. August 2023

REVIEWED: July 2023