Parent Support Partner

The Parent Support Partner is the parent or primary caregiver of a child with emotional, behavioral and/or mental health challenges.  The ideal candidate is sensitive, respectful and responsive to the values, cultural background and life experiences of each family. The Parent Support Partners’ focus will be to empower families to move toward independence through skill-building interventions.  Parent Support Partners help empower families to access and obtain resources in the community, partner with service providers, and increase their confidence in parenting so that all family members can remain in the community. The Parent Support Partner serves as an example and mentor to other parents. The Parent Support Partner engages family members and provides peer-to-peer support, education and training to families who are receiving services. The Parent Support Partner is included in the service planning, implementing, and transition process, as delineated in the Individual Plan of Service. The Parent Support Partner utilizes personal experience and knowledge and expands opportunities for family choice and voice in matters affecting families and their children. The Parent Support Partner builds partnerships with parents and professionals, and promotes an open, respectful attitude.