Local Resource Directory Parents need resources, particularly in their local community. Many parents are unaware of the numerous resources available and have no idea how to find them and whe

Local Resource Directory

Parents need resources, particularly in their local community. Many parents are unaware of the numerous resources available and have no idea how to find them and where they are located. As a new professional, you will need to provide resources to parents. For this assignment, students will create a resource document for parents that provide parenting services across the life-span in the following areas. A reminder that these programs must be geared toward parents. You must pick one topic from each column, for a total of THREE community resources:

Community Resource Topics

Contemporary Families 

• Parenting approaches
• Divorce
• Diverse families (i.e., LGBTQ+, single-parent, military, immigrant, etc…)
• Infants
• Toddlers
• Preschoolers
• School-age
• Adolescents
• Aging Parents & Adult Children
• But wait! I'm confused! What kind of programs are we supposed to research? Here are some examples of programs that assist parents in each of the three categories from your instructor's hometown area: Spokane, WA.
  • Contemporary Families:
    • YMCA of SpokaneLinks to an external site.
    • https://spokanetribalnetwork.org/sfl/Parenting Children & Youth:
    • Early Support for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT)Links to an external site.
    • JOYALinks to an external site.
    • Catholic CharitiesLinks to an external site.
  • Aging Parents & Adult Children: 
    • Aging and Long term Care of Eastern WALinks to an external site.
    • If I was a 60-year-old, how would a program assist me in caring for my 90-year-old mother? What supports would be available with regard to our parent-child relationship? Consider opportunities for family caregiver support and resources, for example. 
    • Note: some of these links above might not offer too much information, which means I would need to email those agencies directly to learn more about a specific program they offer.

Still confused? Please review this example (i upload the example) Download examplefor one category of the assignment from a former student in the class. This example includes a thorough introduction, project name, a review of a program geared toward parenting children and youth, and a reference list. This is not the entire assignment, but rather an example to get you started. 

The resource MUST contain the following:   

1. Introduction with region you are exploring (the closer to home, the better!)
2. Name of program
3. Contact information for program, including website
4. A minimum of one paragraph (7 sentences minimum) narrative explaining the available services.
5. A minimum of one paragraph (7 sentences minimum) narrative on how the program’s services relate to APA-cited course concepts. This is the time to make explicit connections between your programs and course content. 
6. APA-formatted citations and a reference list. 

Be creative! You can design a brochure, a PowerPoint, a video, a podcast, etc… Give your resource a name (i.e., Deschutes County Family Resource Directory), some photos and visuals, along with the required information. Review the rubric for details.