FINESSE

The Families in Natural Environments Scale of Service Evaluation (FINESSE) scale was completed by all home visitors prior to our Oct 2 department meeting with Dr. Robin Mc William.

Remember the 17 questions you addressed on the scale, focusing on your program's typical and ideal practices in providing quality, family-centered services to children with special needs birth to 5 years old? Each item was scored from 1 to 7. The top row number described a "typical" response. The bottom row number described where you would like your program to be (ideal) on this dimension.

The scores are important to look for "group consensus." Our target is to reach a score of 5 or greater for typical practice implementation in all areas. As a group, the areas we need to increase are: 1) Assessment for Intervention Planning - The ideal states: Routine-based interviews that focus on family functining, child engagemet, social relationships, and independence are used for intervention planning. 2) Family Outcomes/Goals - Family goals unrelated to the child are included in the IFSP along with child goals.