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Family and Community Partnership Liaison

Family & Community Partnership Liaison Program

What does a Family and Community Liaison Do?

The Family and Community Liaison is an employee with the ESWR that works with all schools (public or private) in Lake and Geauga Counties to assist school staff, students and their families.  It is the liaison’s role to serve as a link between families and schools, and to broker community resources that offer a network of support.  This new program is a no-cost service for schools and their students through federal funding known as the CARES Act.  

How does the Liaison Assist Students & Families…

  • Provides information about school and community resources and links families to them
  • Attends school conferences/meetings with students and their families
  • Assists parents/guardians in completing paperwork or forms
  • Encourages and arranges for communication between you and your district staff
  • Encourages parent involvement
  • Provides educational workshops for parents and caregivers

How do Students & Families access Services?

The liaison receives referrals by school staff, community partners or by self-referrals from families. After the referral is made the liaison will assist the student and their family by connecting them with our community partners in both counties to provide services tailored their individual needs.  

SCHOOL ROLE
  • The school will identify students in need & make referrals to the liaison
  • Collaborate with liaison to plan supports in and out of school
  • Monitor student’s success; collaborate with liaison for ongoing support
 
STUDENTS & FAMILIES ROLE
  • Assist in needs assessment
  • Engage in services provided by liaison and/or community partners
  • Communicate with liaison on progress or possible barriers
 
COMMUNITY PARTNERS ROLE
  • Provide services to student and their families to meet their basic needs, outside of school supports, and/or mental health
 
LIAISON’S ROLE
  • Will work with school staff, community partners or student and their family to determine their needs
  • Connect student and their family with appropriate supports in and out of the school
 

CONTACT US

TO MAKE A REFERRAL OR GET HELP


 
Kristin M. Llewellyn
Family & Community Partnership Liaison
(440) 350-2563 X 715