150 s u p p o r t f o r p a r e n t s a n d c a r e g i v e r s
Planning for action
When parents work together they can take action to solve many
problems. Here are steps for taking action that other parents groups
have found useful:
1. Choose a problem that most people in the group feel is important.
Although many changes are probably needed, your group may be
more effective if it works on one at a time. At first, pick a problem
that your group has a good chance of solving quickly. Then, as
the group learns how to work together, you can work on more
complicated problems.
It seems we all
have problems
with child care.
I need child care
for my 3 children.
My mother cares
for them now,
but her health is
getting worse.
I have a new
job, away
from the
village. I can’t
find anyone
who feels
comfortable
caring for a
blind child.
2. Decide how you want to solve the problem. List many ways the
problem could be solved, and then pick the one that best uses your
group’s strengths and resources.
We could take turns. Each
family could care for all the
children one day a week. We
all know how to take care of
blind children.
We could pool
our money and
hire someone.
Arti is looking for
work. She may be
interested in caring
for our children.
helping children who are blind