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Culturally Responsive Measurement Tool: Protective Factors training videos

Published December 17, 2024
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The Culturally Responsive Measurement Tool – Protective Factors (CRMT-PF) is a survey with 22 questions measuring five protective factors: family resilience, knowledge of parenting & child development, social supports, concrete support, and caregiver/practitioner relationships. Watch the videos below to learn about the tool and visit the CRMT-PF blog post to learn more.  

Use the links below to access each training video: 

  1. Introduction to the CRMT-PF
  2. How to Administer the CRMT-PF
  3. How to Score the CRMT-PF
  4. How to Understand + Use CRMT-PF Scores

Introduction to the CRMT-PF

This video reviews the Best Starts for Kids Culturally Responsive Measurement Tool: Protective Factors (CRMT-PF). Dr. Meredith Williams from The Capacity Collective explains what protective factors are, how the CRMT-PF was developed, and how it can be used to support families. Learn about the five protective factors measured by the tool and how it can help improve program outcomes. For more information, view this blog post.

How to Administer the CRMT-PF

This video reviews the Best Starts for Kids Culturally Responsive Measurement Tool: Protective Factors (CRMT-PF). Dr. Meredith Williams from The Capacity Collective explains how to use the tool, including its different sections and how to administer it effectively. Learn how the CRMT-PF helps measure family resilience, parenting knowledge, social supports, concrete supports, and caregiver-staff relationships. Additional tips and resources are provided to ensure consistent and impactful use. For more information, view this blog post.

How to Score the CRMT-PF

This video reviews how to score the Best Starts for Kids Culturally Responsive Measurement Tool: Protective Factors (CRMT-PF). Dr. Meredith Williams from the Capacity Collective will guide you through the scoring process for the CRMT-PF, including using the Excel scoring workbook, calculating averages, handling reverse-coded questions, and considering group data. For more information, view this blog post.

How to Understand + Use CRMT-PF Scores

This video reviews how to use and understand the scores from the Best Starts for Kids Culturally Responsive Measurement Tool: Protective Factors (CRMT-PF). Dr. Meredith Williams from the Capacity Collective will guide you through interpreting these scores to inform your practice and program effectiveness. Learn about setting cut-off scores, comparing family scores to program averages, and using data to identify areas for additional support. Discover how to utilize CRMT-PF scores to improve program outcomes and support the diverse needs of families. For more information, view this blog post.

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