VT-ILEHP Family Match Practicum with Vermont Family Network
Trainees and Fellows are partnered with a family to experience first
hand the joys and challenges of life with children who have disabilities.
- A key collaboration in this program is a 40-hour practicum
coordinated by Vermont Family Network during which each
trainee/fellow works directly with a family.
- Trainees join families in daily life experiences: medical and
therapy appointments, school team meetings, hospital visits, recreation
and community activities.
- 15-20 hours are offered to the family for a "project" defined by
the family.
- Trainees share on a listserv their experiences with the family
and how these experiences have enhanced their understanding of
family-centered care.
- Two class sessions allow time for trainees/fellows to reflect
with each other and with their faculty mentors about their growth in
family-centered competencies as related to this family practicum
experience.
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