What is the Child Watch Visitation Program?

~ ASSESSMENTAnswering these questions can help you to determine if a programwill make a good site visit. Remember that good programs canoften make poor sites and that "bad" programs can make goodsites, illustrating a lack of quality services.Staff gng Administrative PersonnelIs the director articulate and knowledgeableabout a range of children's issues?Is the director able to convince participantsof children's needs?Does the director speak in layperson's terms?Is the director friendly, cooperative andenthusiastic?Are there "experts" on-site other than theprogram director (e.g. doctors, social workers)__ yesyesyes__ yes__ yes-- nonono-- no__ noProgramsWill participants see children at the site?Is there an opportunity for participants tosee or become a part of the program delivery?Are mUltiple services provided on-site?Is the site nearby others you hope to visit?Does the site serve an ethnically diversegroup of clients?Are program staff and providers ethnicallydiverse?yesyesyesyes__ yes__ yesnonononononoother OuestionsIs the space large enough to accommodate visitorswithout making clients feel uncomfortable? yes nowill clients be present during the site visit? yes noWill participants have the opportunity tointeract with clients? yes nowill "case study" information be available? yes noIs permission needed from clients/familiesbefore a visit? __ yes noAnswering "yes" to a majority of the above questions is a goodindication that a program will make a good Child Watch site, butremember to keep in mind the message you want your participants tohave at the end of your Child Watch course. Does this site help toconvey that message?88