This document is part of a series of monographs on community-based services for children and adolescents who are severely emotionally disturbed. The series is the product of a national study of community-based service approaches, which identified over 200 programs serving emotionally disturbed children and included visits to several programs…

Discusses the importance of team-oriented home visits by Head Start workers as a way of establishing trust; opening lines of communication; and providing support, assistance, and resources to client families. Argues that home visits provide insight into issues of parenting, physical and mental health, social service needs, and cultural awareness.…

Explores the advantages of beginning or continuing a home visitation program as a method for developing positive school-home relationships. Reveals that home visitation is not widely practiced due to unavailable or uncooperative parents, lack of time, and safety concerns. Addresses strategies to overcome obstacles and program management concerns.…