{"id":940,"date":"2013-06-12T11:55:48","date_gmt":"2013-06-12T15:55:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/veipd.org\/earlyintervention\/?p=940"},"modified":"2020-06-25T02:27:11","modified_gmt":"2020-06-25T02:27:11","slug":"partnering-with-families-when-they-dont-want-you-there","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.veipd.org\/earlyintervention\/2013\/06\/12\/partnering-with-families-when-they-dont-want-you-there\/","title":{"rendered":"Partnering with Families When They Don&#8217;t Want You There"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Maybe the family was referred to your program by the court system. Maybe the\u00a0mother made the referral because a grandparent was pressuring her. Maybe the doctor made the referral even though the father\u00a0wasn&#8217;t really interested.<\/p>\n<p>Whatever the reason, there are some families who\u00a0enroll in\u00a0early intervention but who really don&#8217;t want to be there.\u00a0 Accepting early intervention services is voluntary for families but in some situations, it might not feel that way.\u00a0 Families who are referred as a condition of their work with child protective services really do have the right to decline our services but declining could have important negative consequences for the family. The same could be said of a family who enrolls just because of an insistent relative or physician.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Building the Partnership<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-958\" src=\"http:\/\/veipd.org\/earlyintervention\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/shutterstock_132720506-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Two Puzzle Pieces That Spell Partnership\" width=\"218\" height=\"149\" \/><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Since early intervention uses a <a href=\"http:\/\/veipd.org\/earlyintervention\/?p=265\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">family-centered<\/a> approach and emphasizes an active parent-provider partnership, it is crucial that we find ways to help families feel comfortable, be <a href=\"http:\/\/veipd.org\/earlyintervention\/?p=75\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">engaged<\/a>\u00a0in the process, and\u00a0feel like they have choices in how they participate. This can be a challenge because, in many of these cases, the relationship can get off to a <a href=\"http:\/\/veipd.org\/earlyintervention\/?p=216\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">strained start<\/a>.\u00a0 Here are\u00a0some tips to help build the partnership:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Put\u00a0it all &#8220;out on the table&#8221;<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; Ask the parent about what she knows about early intervention, why\u00a0her child\u00a0was referred, and what she would like to get out of by being in the program. Sometimes putting things &#8220;out on the table&#8221; can be a good place to start. Explain the parent rights and be sure that she knows that EI is a voluntary program.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Work hard to build a respectful rapport<\/strong> &#8211; Take the time to <a href=\"http:\/\/veipd.org\/earlyintervention\/?p=86\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">get to know the family<\/a> and leave your biases at the door. When families come to EI from the court system or based on a complicated referral, it can be easy to make assumptions. Treat the family with respect, hear their concerns, and keep the partnership as your focus.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Recognize family strengths &#8211; <\/strong>Point out what the parent does well, what you see that the child enjoys, and when you notice progress. Look for the positives and build on family strengths because your long-term goal is to <a href=\"http:\/\/veipd.org\/earlyintervention\/?p=5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">build the parent&#8217;s capacity<\/a> to meet the child&#8217;s needs, eventually without your support.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Check in often about priorities and needs<\/strong> &#8211; Child and family needs can evolve and be complicated so check in often with the parent and other team members. If you are the service provider, check in often with the service coordinator too.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Foster open\u00a0communication while being mindful of <a href=\"http:\/\/veipd.org\/earlyintervention\/?p=486\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">boundaries <\/a><\/strong>&#8211; Let the parent know when you&#8217;ve talked with the social worker or physician, and do this regularly. If a grandparent is involved, be sure that you have the parent&#8217;s consent\u00a0before you\u00a0talk to him\/her. If you feel that information being shared by the parent\u00a0is beyond the scope of the support you can provide, talk to the parent about options for support in their own\u00a0network of family and friends, as well as outside support\u00a0such as\u00a0counseling.\u00a0The service coordinator\u00a0is\u00a0the go-to person\u00a0for linking families to resources and helping them build their network.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Respect family choices<\/strong> &#8211; In the end,\u00a0the family may choose to be discharged from the program. This can be difficult for service providers who want to help the family and are worried about the child. If the family chooses to leave,\u00a0provide information about other resources and invite the family to call you if they change their minds.\u00a0You can use your open communication to talk about their choice, but in the end, it&#8217;s the family&#8217;s to make.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What other strategies do you use when building partnerships with families? 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