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Kids Are First, Inc. Parent Survey 2023 - Update

1.This survey is complete by:
2.Family Ethnicity
3.Name of Head Start Center
4.The location of my Head Start center was convenient for my family's participation.
5.Information provided by Head Start included materials for both fathers and mothers.
6.The current program schedule met the needs of my family.
7.If No to Question 6, how could the program meet your needs?
8.Our family has a need for Early Head Start services (children under age of 3).
9.Are you or a household member currently pregnant?
10.Do you have literacy materials available at home? (books, magazines, newspapers, etc.)
11.I am satisfied with the Head Start services my family receives from:
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Don't Know
Classroom Staff
Administration
Family Service Workers
12.Head Start has helped my child get ready for school by:
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Don't Know
Becoming more independent
Learning basic concepts in language
Learning basic concepts in math
Learning to share and cooperate
13.Head Start gives my child a:
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Don't Know
Safe place to learn
Clean environment
14.What would you identify as your needs for your child concerning our program? (Check all that apply)
15.Head Start provides me with quality information through
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Don't Know
Newsletters
Parent Handbook
Parent-Teacher Conferences and Home Visits
Home Visits Family Service Workers
Website and electronic messaging (Remind)
Flyers announcing upcoming events
Menus
16.Head Start has told me about how to be involved with:
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Don't Know
Policy Council
Parent Committee
Classroom Volunteering
Program events and family social nights
Fatherhood Events
17.Head Start has provided me with informational support regarding:
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Don't Know
Child development
Community Resources
Personal Relationships
Disabilities
Mental Health
Health and dental health
Nutrition
18.Head Start has enabled me to:
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Don't Know
Define my own life goals
Accomplish and pursue my goals
Understand and carry out my role as the primary educator for my child
19.My child's teacher:
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Don't Know
Worked with me to plan my child's learning and development
Planned activities around my child's individual needs
Helped me have a better understanding of my child's social and emotional development
20.When I requested help for my child's social and emotional develop, it was:
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Don't Know
Delivered in a timely manner
Useful and successful
Supportive of my family's values
21.Head Start centers are friendly and inviting for families
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Don't Know
22.Head Start centers are friendly and inviting for fathers
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Don't Know
23.Head Start has provided me with information on disabilities.
24.If yes, when I requested help for my child's disabilities, the services were:
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Don't Know
Delivered in a timely manner
Useful and successful
Supportive of my family's values
25.My child attends child care before or after Head Start.
26.There was turnover in the people working with my child and family this year (e.g., teachers, teacher assistants, or family service worker).
27.If yes, this turnover had what type of effect on my family's experience:
Negative
Somewhat Negative
Neutral
Somewhat Positive
Positive
28.My family's biggest stressors this year were: (Check all that apply)
29.Do you agree with the home visits required by the program?
30.My family receives the following services. (Check all that apply)
31.My biggest concern for my family at this time is:
32.How much time does your child spend watching television, playing video game or on a computer/tablet/phone?
33.In the last 12 months did you or other adults in your household cut the size of meals or skip meals due to the lack of food?
34.In the last year have you needed or received assistance from a food bank or food pantry.
35.Do you have a need for the following services during the summer months for your children?
Yes
No
Early Head Start (0-2 yrs. Of age)?
Head Start Services (3-5 yrs.)?
Daycare Services
36.Do you have any infant or toddler children not currently served at our KAF Program? 
37.If you answer Yes to question 36, how many?
38.My family’s biggest stressor for this year due to COVID-19 were: 
Check all that apply:
39.Other comments I have: