Rights and Responsibilities We recognize your vital role as parents and caregivers in your child's life. This guide highlights your rights and responsibilities, empowering you to collaborate with us effectively.

PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS AS PARTNERS

As parents and caregivers of the children we serve, you have the rights and responsibilities that belong to you. We have taken the time to outline a few and hope this guide will help you partner with us in providing services to your child.

Rights and Responsibilities:

1. You have the right to information regarding your child and his or her involvement with the Infant Development Program
   • All records regarding services to your child are yours to view. Every report written for your child’s record will be sent to you and shared only with those you have provided consent for. Consultants will be happy to share program information you request contained in your child’s record.
   • The right to information also includes being informed about services available to you and child in the larger community. Please let your Consultant know what your questions are regarding the information you are seeking and she will direct you appropriately.
2. You have the right to service that is supportive of your family routine.
   • We are committed to provide service that is least disruptive to your child and your family. We make every effort to accommodate individual family needs.
3. You have the right to be included in all planning about your child.
   • Infant Development Consultants and parents/caregivers work closely together. You may be asked to participate in a team meeting where all involved with your child have the chance to exchange information. Our goal in working with children and families is to ensure that families remain in control of the decision-making.
4. You have the right to advise the Infant Development Consultant you are working with of any concerns you may have regarding services.
   • Please feel free to speak to the Consultant involved with your family if you have any concerns regarding services. If, however, you do not find this process helpful please speak with the Program Supervisor.
   • You will also receive a parent survey once a year from the Program Director to provide feedback regarding a particular program’s service. We wish to remain accountable to you and will use your feedback to evaluate our services.