A new Two-Generation Mutual Reinforcement Measurement Tool is now available. Two-generation initiatives intentionally combine intensive, high quality adult-focused services with intensive, high quality child-focused programs (such as Head Start or early childhood education) to improve outcomes for children, primary caregivers, and families. The goal of integrating services for primary caregivers and their children is to achieve better outcomes than those accomplished by serving each generation in isolation.
Although interest in two-generation initiatives has grown, the field lacks commonly accepted definitions and measures of relevant characteristics, processes, and outcomes. One relevant concept for two-generation researchers and practitioners is mutual reinforcement. Mutual reinforcement occurs when service providers align and build on each other’s efforts to serve whole families by adopting a shared vision and working toward common or compatible goals.
Check out this video to see how the tool can help you with measuring mutual reinforcement in your Whole Family Programs.
Although interest in two-generation initiatives has grown, the field lacks commonly accepted definitions and measures of relevant characteristics, processes, and outcomes. One relevant concept for two-generation researchers and practitioners is mutual reinforcement. Mutual reinforcement occurs when service providers align and build on each other’s efforts to serve whole families by adopting a shared vision and working toward common or compatible goals.
Check out this video to see how the tool can help you with measuring mutual reinforcement in your Whole Family Programs.