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I learn about community resources by talking with families, coworkers, and other Early Intervention professionals. I also look for information through local community organizations, schools, libraries, websites, and social media. Families can also share resources that have worked well for them. I think it is important to keep learning about available resources so I can connect families with supports that meet their individual needs.

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I learn about resources from coworkers, meetings with the team and the internet.

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Social media, family & friends, supervisors, co-workers, consumers, local human services workers

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I have found asking parents in various forums questions, keeps me informed of the most up to date resources.

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I find that talking with families and maintaining strong connections to those working in adjacent agencies is helpful to maintain a running list of community resources and programs.

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Best advice in community resources is helping in the area you live in

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Best advice in community resources is helping in the area you live in

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I have been a service coordinator for over 20 years. I have learned about community resources over the years.

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I am connected to other EI providers that share their wealth of knowledge!

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I am connected to other EI providers that share their wealth of knowledge!

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Lots of community groups post about events and activities in the area. These can be great sources of information to provide to families.

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I have learned about many community resources through a resource agency head of department with whom I interact with frequently. They do a wonderful job of keeping up on resources because so much is announced to their agency. They love passing along relevant information and they are always happy to touch base if I am looking for something to share what they are aware of. It has been a great resource resource!

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I keep a running list of resources I learn about from social media posts and discussions with family. I've learned about many programs in conversations with families that utilize them and can then relay the information to others who may benefit.

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Ask, ask, ask!!!! As a grandparent raising a grandchild, I find that parents of similar aged children are happy to share places that their kids love to go to or doctors, dentists, etc. they have had great experiences with or great places to buy things for kids.

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Ask, ask, ask!!!! As a grandparent raising a grandchild, I find that parents of similar aged children are happy to share places that their kids love to go to or doctors, dentists, etc. they have had great experiences with or great places to buy things for kids.

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I learn about community resources by doing research of my own, following social media accounts of moms, and talking to friends of mine that also have young children. I have attended trainings on new childcare centers in the area and I am always looking for library activities and new playgrounds to check on for my own young children.

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I have found that being in some local facebook groups including town groups and mom groups help me learn a lot about events happening around town and what resources could benefit our community. I also try to attend events that are put on by community organizations both for my kids and as a way to learn about organizations.

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i learn about community resources through local events/fairs, through EI families, local postings/facebook groups, agencies/county emails

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I ask families I work with and network through the community with others I know from work, school sports or church groups about what kinds of care or preschools they or others with preschool kiddos are using or have used in the past.  Facebook Marketplace and community bulletin boards are also great resources.  I also speak with my coworkers about resources they are aware of to share with my families.

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I ask families I work with and network through the community with others I know from work, school sports or church groups about what kinds of care or preschools they or others with preschool kiddos are using or have used in the past.  Facebook Marketplace and community bulletin boards are also great resources.  I also speak with my coworkers about resources they are aware of to share with my families.

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Face book site- Happy Valley Mom's

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My agency shares weekly updates with local resources that may be helpful for families.  I also find a lot of information through community social media groups. 

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My agency shares weekly updates with local resources that may be helpful for families.  I also find a lot of information through community social media groups. 

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I have gained knowledge of certain community resources through the Agency I previously worked for. I hope to learn even more as I continue my new job as a service coordinator!

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I learn about community resources through internet searches, resources shared through my employer, local libraries and daycares. Also asking other providers or families if there are any events happening in their area.

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I learn about community resources through co-workers, my supervisors and others at my agency, being out in the community, and also from the families themselves.

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I often hear about community resources from my agency, through talking with co-workers, as well as EI trainings.

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I often learn about community resources through my agency, other providers I come across through work, and EI training.

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Word of mouth from other parents. As I am raising a grandchild and have been out of the loop, and have relocated, chatting at drop off and pick up at preschool has been invaluable!!!

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Learning about resources in the community

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Learning about resources in the community

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I hear about resources in the community is from peers and families

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I would specialize and individualize the list of resources that would specifically benefit the child and their family.

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Searching online is a primary way to find resources, whether that is through an internet search or social media. Talking to other parents who are going through similar situations would also likely provide some resource suggestions.

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As a person who has worked in EI, preschool EI, and school age across my county, I have many trusted colleagues and families I’ve worked with over the years that give me their honest opinions about various resources available.

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Finding community resources can be difficult in rural areas. Family may live far away from any available programs. We find activities by reviewing local church websites, daycare, and word of mouth about who has a home daycare.

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A printed and online directory can be helpful. A printed one can be helpful when internet service is not available.

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I follow community events online. I also learn through my client’s families. Many museums, libraries and such have family programs

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I hear about community resources through groups and pages on social media. They’re  filled with helpful insights from your community!

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I hear about community resources through groups and pages on social media. They’re  filled with helpful insights from your community!

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Parent to Parent is a great resource to help families connect with another family to talk about programs and techniques tried.

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I usually hear about community resources in a few different ways. I get information from newsletters, emails, and professional networks. Families themselves are also a big source—they often know about libraries, playgroups, or local parent groups that have been helpful. I also check online community calendars and social media pages for events and programs for young children and families. Combining these sources helps me stay informed and connect families to resources that fit their needs.

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I communicate a lot with the family and make sure they have all of the resources they need.  I explore or ask for help if I cannot help solve a need they may have. 

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I communicate a lot with the family and make sure they have all of the resources they need.  I explore or ask for help if I cannot help solve a need they may have. 

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I learn about community resources the most through social media accounts I follow.

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Reading flyers posted at the library, coffee shops, etc. and jot down the information or take photos of it to share with families.

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Reading flyers posted at the library, coffee shops, etc. and jot down the information or take photos of it to share with families.

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I learn about community events from social media such as Lehigh Valley with Littles. I also know that parents with toddlers in my area meet up at several places such as : a local farm with a playground, a community reading room, and an indoor play place.

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I hear about community resources through facebook groups and through community websites

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I hear about community resources through facebook groups and through community websites

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I have yet to be in the field but I would gain resources from either fellow co-workers or Google or reaching out to local agencies for more information.

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I take some resources from training, word of mouth from other SC's as well as families and sometimes pull from resources I have used with my own family

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Facebook groups and word of mouth from fellow moms!

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Great way to find activities, places to go, new adventures and others in the same situation as you are in currently. I get a lot of local information from my community Face Book page.

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Face Book provides me with activities, places I can take children too, sports, and other people to connect with who are in similar situations.

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I belong to The indoor Dog park and since we all share the same love for our dogs while they play together we get to know a lot of people from various backgrounds who share life stories and have shared resources I am able to share with families.

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Collaborating with colleagues is a helpful way to learn about community resources.

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Collaborating with colleagues is a helpful way to learn about community resources.

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I learn resources from the agency I work for, coworkers, and through social media.

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I like to sign up for local newsletters for families or from places like the local libraries so I get regular emails that contain information about things going on in the community.

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I have not found many helpful formal source of community resources. I randomly find them as needed by talking to another therapist, families we work with, or using social media.

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Schools and early childhood programs like: teachers, transition coordinators, school social workers, and family liaisons often share resource information

Early Intervention or special education teams – service coordinators, therapists, and case managers regularly connect families with local supports

Healthcare providers – pediatricians, clinics, hospitals, and public health nurses often refer families to community programs.

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Our district employs a family service coordinator that helps families find resources in the community

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I receive community resources from my supervisor, other service coordinators and online.

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I receive community resources from my supervisor, other service coordinators and online.

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I like to share and receive ideas about community happenings, programs and events with co workers and families. Everyone has different interests and needs so you can get a broad representation of ideas and what is available in your area.

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Parents of children you work with are an excellent source of resources. Sometimes they are attending programs or working with other professionals that could benefit other children that you work with.

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Resources are most reachable for families online. Our world nowadays has a lot of information online that families can access with the google search

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I often find what's going on through social media like neighborhood and community Facebook groups as well as Instagram. People are always sharing ideas of what's going on in the community or asking if anyone in their area wants to start a play group.

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I've learned about different community resources from local libraries, other parents that I work with, my coworkers in other fields (OT, PT, social work), and the PA 211 website.

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Flyers in the neighborhood or at the library and asking other parents

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Flyers in the neighborhood or at the library and asking other parents

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The library is great place to look for resources for families. I also find tons of resources on social media and speech websites.

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Resources are a life source for families; from quick meal plans to how to find activities or guidance or help for your kids.

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I learn about community resources through various forms of social media and our resource coordinator. I've also learned about other resources through families or therapists. 

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I learn about community resources through various forms of social media and our resource coordinator. I've also learned about other resources through families or therapists. 

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I hear about community resources through local LICC meetings, collaborative boards, ELRC (Early Learning Resource Center) meetings, staff meetings, websites and through other forums.

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We have a list of resources that are separated by categories, the resources are added to whenever a new one is found.

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Friends, local online sources, schools, advertisements are all great for keeping up with what is going on in the community!

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I usually find low cost or free things to do with my nieces and nephews by going on social media or asking people with children around their age what is going on.

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As a parent of young children, I am immersed in community programing and have a wide network of friends, family members, families that I work with, and coworkers that I am constantly speaking with and exchanging resources and activities that we come across. I have found that asking other parents and professionals for their recommendations and personal experiences can be invaluable. No only have I learned about programming and activities that I have never heard over, but I have also learned a lot of tips and tricks to make experiences better!

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I often learn about community resources through other parents and from social media groups like Facebook groups often have great ideas and resources.

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I learn about resources from families and co-workers.

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I hear about community resources from everyone that I talk to and everywhere I go. At the grocery store I look for flyers for community events. I go on the local library websites to find lists of classes and opportunities for children of all ages.

Word of mouth is also a favorite.

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Intermediate Units and Pattan are great resources to find community resources!

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I learn about community resources from service coordinators, co-workers, my agency, the internet, Facebook and the families I work with.

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Submitting a resource request form to our agency's family support coordinator.

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I learn about community resources through research online and websites. I also have networked with other colleagues and professionals to learn about resources they have used before.

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Most of my resources are either found through webserches, stolen from co-workers, evaluators, ongoing therapists, or provided through resource coordinator at the office.

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I learn about a lot of community resources from my own children's school and outside activities. The YMCA is also a great resource for families with a lot of events available for a low cost.

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While I do collaborate with other providers, sometimes just doing a simple internet search will yield so many additional helpful transition info such as specific daycares in the area, free programs, pop-up programs, etc.

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I learn about community resources by doing research, asking friends, providers, and social media. I create a word document with all of the resources I have found and print them out for families.

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I hear about community resources from the families I work with. I like to hear first hand experiences from families with young children before recommending them to other families.

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I've actually found some of the best resources from other families. I also use my coworkers and online searches.

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I've actually found some of the best resources from other families. I also use my coworkers and online searches.

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I sign up for my township emails and like that page on their website. Many of the families I work with are good sources of community activities and they typically have first hand experience of what an activity offers

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Facebook Sites- like township events, county groups, etc.

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I hear a lot of community resources through other people who have utilized them

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It is important to have a good relationship with staff and family

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I talk to my familes and use social media

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I talk to my familes and use social media

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Our local libraries post a lot of great information about different community events going, support groups in the community, and also offer passes to different museums/zoos/etc, so I make sure to check all of that out and pass along to my families.

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I've learned about quite a few resources from my previous jobs as well as my schooling.

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I've learned about quite a few resources from my previous jobs as well as my schooling.

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I use social media to find community resources most of the time. There are several facebook groups that people can join to find events going on in the community around them. I also use family members and friends to find resources as well.

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I have found great resources from talking to Head start staff, social media, Mom's groups within the community as well as the school districts web pages in my community. They have a section that lists community events.

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I learn about community resources by doing online searches of local agencies. 

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I learn about community resources by doing online searches of local agencies. 

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I've learned about resources through social media, colleagues and my agency.

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I often learn of community resources through local facebook groups and pages! Social media is a great way to share insight about various resources that are available in the community and online for families to view and utilize.

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I find out about community resources through different types of social media. Additionally, simply through talking with other people. This can be through the families I work with, but also through my personal life as well.

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I belong to several parent groups on social media. In these groups parents frequently post community resources and events for the community to be a part of. I feel like this is a great tool for parents and family members to gain resources as well as share any resources.

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As a new mom myself and a provider, I am constantly looking for new resources in the community. I ask families that are already engaged to share what they are currently already involved in, then make sure to share it with other families. My agency has a list that is updated frequently. I take my son to try new places so that I am more familiar so I can discuss best fit with my families. Social media is another great way to see what is local!

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I have worked in social services since 2006 and have made numerous connections to community resources. I also have learned to access them through internet searches and through social media.

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Your physician may be able to offer you a list of community resources available in your area.

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Finding local playgroups and connecting with the founding parents or leader of the group is a hyper local way to connect families to social opportunities.

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I'm the bonus mom of two kids and I actually find a lot of resources that I can share with other parents through social media like Pinterest; I also tend to take note of bulletin postings in grocery stores that I can suggest to parents

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I've learned about community resources through social media, internet and local 211. Networking with ours in my community prompts them to send me resources as well when they come across them. 

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I've learned about community resources through social media, internet and local 211. Networking with ours in my community prompts them to send me resources as well when they come across them. 

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I rely on social media to learn about local events and community resources