Current research in the area of early intervention is focused on the impact of a strengths-based portfolio process in:

• Affecting family-focused systems change
  
  
• Enhancing communication between family members and providers,
  



• Determining the effectiveness of the portfolio process as a bridge between cultures and languages to support the family’s
  participation in the development of strengths-based goals,
  
  
• Family perception of the portfolio process as endorsing their
  family’s strengths and as reaffirming their hopes and dreams
  for their children.

For more information, contact Kim Horner at (706) 542-3960 or khorner@ihdd.uga.edu.