Maricopa Community Colleges  ECH288   19946-99999 

Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 4-26-94

ECH288  1994 Fall – 2010 Summer II

LEC  1.0 Credit(s)  1.0 Period(s)  1.0 Load  Occ

Community Resources and Referral

Survey of current community agencies, resources, and support groups for a variety of child and family needs. Considers appropriate procedures for referral, handling of information, confidentiality and follow up.

Prerequisites: None.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

 

ECH288  1994 Fall – 2010 Summer II

Community Resources and Referral

 

1.

Identify and describe the steps required in the referral process. (I)

2.

Identify current public and private sources of help and describe the services available from each. (II)

3.

Describe current public law as it relates to qualifications for services from agencies. (II)

4.

Develop a resource file for referral of young children and families to outside agencies. (III)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:

 

ECH288  1994 Fall – 2010 Summer II

Community Resources and Referral

 

I. Referral Process

A. Gathering Information and Observations

B. Working with Parents to Identify Needs

C. Ownership of Records

D. Referral

II. Sources of Help

A. Public

1. Determining Qualifications

2. Identification of Services

3. Follow Up

B. Private

1. Identification of Agencies/Resources

2. Identification of Support Groups

C. National Organizations

1. Identification of Resources

2. Services Available

III. Building Resource File

A. Organize

B. Identify Contacts

C. Update

 

 

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