Application:Knowing When to Make a Referral Supporting the development and learning of young children and their families often requires taking into consideration rapidly changing needs, as well as carefully considering the ongoing impact of environment,

Develop a checklist that includes the following:

• Factors that need to be considered prior to making a referral with regard to each of the following categories:
• Child factors
• Environmental factors
• Family factors
• An overview of processes you would use to gather information prior to making a referral

Then, create an information sheet that includes general guidelines with regard to the following:

• Any special considerations (such as culture, ability, linguistics) that should be taken into account when determining if a referral should be made
• Strategies that can be utilized to support the family through the referral process

Assignment length: 1–2 pages