INTERACTION Child sends clear signals, which elicit parent response. Child is responsive to parent initiated interactions. Child leads play activities and parent follows. Child has special time with each caregiver. Child learns to interact with peers.	LOVING TOUCH Child receives affection from parent. Child shows affection to parent. Child relaxes in response to massage. Child enjoys physical play. Child has a teddy bear or other comfort toy.
STABLE RELATIONSHIP Child is emotionally attached to parent. Child is willing to expand circle of caregivers. Child freely explores, yet checks back with caregiver. Child's mood is appropriate to the situation. Child is part of a loving extended family/group of friends.	SAFETY AND HEALTH Child receives well childcare. Child lives in a safe home environment. Child tries and eats a variety of nutritious foods. Child has vision and hearing screened. Child receives first dental evaluation.
SELF-ESTEEM Child seeks and enjoys feedback from adults. Child is praised by parent in a variety of ways. Child is given opportunities to make choices. Child is proud of accomplishments. Child receives positive parenting.	QUALITY CHILD CARE Child's individual differences are respected by the staff. Child seeks and enjoys interactions with the staff. Child is positively supported by the staff. Child enjoys being challenged to learn. Child plays in a safe, inviting environment.
COMMUNICATION Child participates in back and forth communication. Child seeks to share experiences with others. Child uses a variety of ways to meet needs. Child follows simple directions. Child' vocabulary reflects many and varied experiences.	PLAY Child enjoys messy play. Child plays with toys with a spatial dimension. Child plays with pretend play toys. Child plays with toys with a writing dimension. Child has visited a Children's Museum.
MUSIC Child responds to music. Child responds to rhythmic movement. Child expresses self by singing. Child expresses self through movement. Child listens to and enjoys a variety of music.	READING Child is read to daily. Child sees parent reading. Child owns a variety of children's books. Child has access to the neighborhood library. Child has exposure to a computer .
Based on Ten Things Every Child Needs, The McCormick Tribune Foundation Education Program, 1998

CHILD DEVELOPMENT INFO Parent learns about stages of child development. Parent has age appropriate expectations for child. Parent provides appropriate play materials and books. Parent respects feeding, sleeping, and toileting needs. Parent views self as child's primary teacher.	SOCIAL SUPPORT Parent develops friendships at program activities. Parent develops friendships outside of program activities. Parent explores options for community involvement. Parent uses informal support systems. Parent uses formal support systems.
POSITIVE PARENTING STRATEGIES Parent uses comforting and calming strategies. Parent and child enjoy being together. Parent builds child's self esteem. Parent learns positive parenting behaviors. Parent uses nonviolent discipline.	HEALTHY LIFESTYLE Parent learns about nutrition. Parent exercises regularly. Parent avoids smoking, alcohol and illegal drugs. Parent learns about birth control options. Parent makes preventive health care a priority.
STRESS MANAGEMENT Parent learns assertiveness skills. Parent learns organizational skills. Parent learns anger management skills. Parent learns money management skills. Parent increases self-esteem.	USE OF COMMUNITY RESOURCES Parent uses educational resources. Parent uses health and wellness resources. Parent uses mental health resources. Parent uses social services resources. Parent uses recreational resources.
FATHER INVOLVEMENT Father improves parenting skills. Father has special time with child. Father and mother form a positive parenting alliance. Father develops skills to enhance living conditions. Father seeks skills to enhance economic resources.	POSITIVE PARENT LIFE COURSE Parent recognizes the impact of own childhood issues. Parent increases literacy/computer awareness. Parent enrolls in a continuing education program. Parent seeks job training. Parent assimilates into the main culture.
CREATIVE EXPRESSION Parent explores a variety of self-expression options. Parent discovers personal talents. Parent shares creative expression with child. Parent shares talents with others. Parent incorporates art and music into family life.	HOPE FOR THE FUTURE Parent has a vision for the child's future. Parent learns goal setting skills. Parent learns advocacy skills. Parent finds employment. Parent believes the best is yet to come.
Ideas from The Future of Children, Home Visiting: Recent Program Evaluations, The Packard Foundation Spring/Summer 1999