Ideas Into Action: Circles of Care
As a healthcare provider, you’re a key member of children’s (and families’) circle of care.
As a healthcare provider, you’re a key member of children’s (and families’) circle of care. You can share this important concept by showing children this video on your phone or tablet as you speak with parents. The video stars Lily, a 7-year-old Muppet who is experiencing homelessness. Point out to children that many other children are in their situation, they are not alone.
Especially when parents are frustrated and feeling worn down, you can talk to them and their children together about the circle of care after children have seen the video. Just use pen and paper and do what Sofia did for Lily in the video (you can use a heart, as in the video, or just a circle shape):
- The dots you draw represent you and other members of the health care team, as well as other providers such as social workers, food pantry staff, or teachers who support them.
- Families may also be able to list some friends and family members…the more dots, the better.
- Invite children to connect the dots and draw their family inside the heart (or circle). Emphasize that they are not alone.
Serving Homeless Families in Health Care Systems
Families in transition face unique challenges within the healthcare system. You can help by taking a holistic and creative approach to providing quality, compassionate care.
Serving Homeless Families in Health Care Systems Part 2
Families in transition face unique challenges within the healthcare system. You can help by taking a holistic and creative approach to providing quality, compassionate care.
Ideas Into Action: Waiting for Visits
Families experiencing homelessness often spend a lot of time in the waiting rooms of health care facilities, and parents are often overwhelmed by navigating the system that provides necessary services.
