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Fidelity to the program has been strong in some areas and weak in others. Visual examination of tapes of the children's sessions and observations of the program demonstrate that adherence to the SNAP® curriculum is quite strong in both communities. To date, approximately 50% (20) have met the minimum requirement of eight sessions, indicating that children's program attendance is lower than expected. With respect to adherence to the parents' program, fidelity is lower due to several factors, including literacy and parental engagement. During program sessions, parents whose first language is Cree found it challenging to understand the curriculum exercises. Parent engagement and attendance has also been low. Key informant information provided indicates that cultural practices that promote early child self-sufficiency may be contributing to the mentality that the children are the only participants required in the program.
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