GOAL SETTING

1. Assess and Set Individual and Family Goals

	Beg	Int	Adv
Develop a one year plan for achieving individual and family goals
Review regularly to check progress

1. Balance Demands and Needs of Family Members

	Beg	Int	Adv
Identify and analyze time use in the 3 Roles
Identify sources of stress and solutions

2. Clarify Family Roles in a New Cultural Context

	Beg	Int	Adv
Clarify roles and personal comfort level
Reflect on personal history and transmit culture to children

3. Resolve Family Problem

	Beg	Int	Adv
Apply problem-solving process

4. Take Active Role in Children’s Healthcare

	Beg	Int	Adv
Describe common health problems
Take child to well-child doctor visit
Demonstrate healthy dental practices
Demonstrate knowledge of good nutrition
Create healthcare book

5. Recognize Role as Child’s First Teacher

	Beg	Int	Adv
Participate in parent-teacher conference
Attend additional school function
Evaluate 6-week parent/child activity
Observe and evaluate child’s play
Make informed decisions about family television activities
Tell a story to children.

6. Maintain Safe Environment for Children

	Beg	Int	Adv
Evaluate home for child safety
Demonstrate use of child safety restraints (car seats) in accordance with state law
Conduct a fire drill with family at home
Demonstrate how to get emergency help
Make a First Aid kit for family

7. Manage Money Effectively in the Family

	Beg	Int	Adv
Clarify family roles and attitudes toward money
Evaluate advertising effects on buying behavior
Use comparison shopping to manage expenses
Create family money management plans

	Beg	Int	Adv
Negotiate changes
Communicate with child’s teacher
Child abuse laws
Driving/transportation laws and choices

	Beg	Int	Adv
Identify childcare options
Visit and evaluate provider
Make decisions about employment

	Beg	Int	Adv
Prepare a word-processing document
Use home/community electronic devices
Use internet and web searches