Your compassion and warm care will benefit the parent through your many roles:
A FAMILY ADVOCATE IS SOMEONE WHO:
Encourages knows how to listen cares keeps confidences withholds judgment is dependable is a role model provides information is a friend
A FAMILY ADVOCATE'S ROLE IS NOTTO BE A:
therapist chauffeur housekeeper baby-sitter judge spy home health aide social worker banker
The Family Advocate assists the family in
Problem Solving Lowering the stress level in the home Building feelings of confidence and self-worth Teaching parenting a coping skills The Family Advocate offers parents the opportunity to experience constructive behavior through
Attentive listening Caring encouragement Special outings It is the establishment of a trusting relationship that eventually helps bring about change in the family. As the parents' basic needs are met, they are better able to meet their childrens' needs.
BECOMING A VOLUNTEER FAMILY ADVOCATE
Attend the training sessions
These sessions can be tailored to meet your schedule. After completing the training, you are not obligated to become a Family Advocate.
Complete an application, and interview with Center Staff Commit to one year of service, one hour per week.
