Missoula Early Head Start

2013 Parent Survey

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Table 1. 2013 MEHS Parent Satisfaction of Overall Services

Strongly Agree Utilization of Community Resources Health, Safety and Nutrition Services Provided by MEHS Staff MEHS Programs & Activities 81%

Agree

Disagree

Strongly Disagree 0%

No Opinion 1%

18%

0%

70%

25%

3%

0%

2%

75%

21%

1%

0%

3%

77%

19%

1%

0%

3%

Table 2. 2013 MEHS Parent Satisfaction of the Utilization of Community Services

Utilization of Community Services MEHS Helps me learn about community agencies/services/programs MEHS staff assists me locating resources MEHS assists me with contacting community services MEHS assists me in getting information on health, education and happiness of family and child

Strongly Agree 86%

Agree 14%

Disagree 0%

Strongly Disagree 0%

No Opinion 0%

75%

25%

0%

0%

0%

73%

23%

0%

0%

4%

89%

11%

0%

0%

0%

Table 3. 2013 Parent Satisfaction of MEHS Health, Safety & Nutrition Services

Health, Safety & Nutrition Services MEHS helps me access health care services MEHS assists me with health screening Assists me with obtaining dental screenings & resources Informs families of safety issues I am more comfortable asking health care providers questions MEHS helps me more aware of health and nutrition issues MEHS helps me understand age appropriate foods for children

Strongly Agree 61% 68%

Agree 34% 25%

Disagree 0% 7%

Strongly Disagree 0% 0%

No Opinion 5% 0%

59% 77% 70% 75% 82%

30% 21% 23% 25% 18%

7% 2% 5% 0% 0%

0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

4% 0% 2% 0% 0%

Table 4. 2013 Parent Satisfaction of Services Provided by MEHS Staff

Services Provided by MEHS Staff Helps me work as a partner with teacher/case manager MEHS staff listens and responds to my concerns, questions and ideas Plans services to fit into my family activities and cultural background Plans activities that I can do at home Advises and arranges services concerning my childs health & development I know what to do with complaints Gives parents ideas promoting childrens healthy development I am aware of what assessments and screenings done with my child Assessment and screening results are shared with parents to plan FPA goals

Strongly Agree 80% 80% 73% 77% 68% 55% 77% 84% 82%

Agree 16% 18% 25% 21% 25% 36% 21% 14% 16%

Disagree 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 7% 0% 0% 0%

Strongly Disagree 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

No Opinion 4% 2% 2% 2% 5% 2% 2% 2% 2%

Table 5. 2013 Parent Satisfaction of MEHS Programs and Activities

MEHS Programs and Activities MEHS Provides information and helps access community services MEHS environment is warm and inviting I feel comfortable bringing my child to the MEHS activities I feel clear and comfortable about the program options and the transitions MEHS helps communicate well to ensure smooth transitions MEHS promotes nutrition, wellness, health, safety & social services I have a voice planning my childs education and/or services when transitioning from the program MEHS Informs of Parent Committee meetings, parent involvement, program education and activities I am aware of the counseling services available through the program

Strongly Agree 73% 75% 73% 68% 73% 82% 82% 86% 80%

Agree 25% 20% 25% 25% 23% 16% 14% 11% 14%

Disagree 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 5%

Strongly Disagree 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

No Opinion 2% 5% 2% 7% 4% 2% 4% 3% 1%

Table 6. 2013 MEHS Parent Participation

Parent participation
Volunteer at MEHS Attend MEHS Parent Committee or MEHS activities & groups Work on FPA Goals on Reading & Child Development Goals with my child Read MEHS program newsletters, menus, flyers & announcements

Yes 25% 64% 93% 91%

No 73% 34% 5% 7%

No Opinion 2% 2% 2% 2%