Challenging Family Situations in Early Intervention

Description

Service Coordination requires a diverse range of skills and abilities. Some situations, however, present their own unique set of challenges in supporting children and families in early intervention. This two hour workshop is designed to help Service Coordinators better understand some of these challenging family situations and gain the skills needed to address when the family’s needs are just as significant and complex as the child’s Topics include: severe financial or marital stress, addiction, homelessness, parents with chronic medical conditions, child with life threatening illness, and parents with untreated mental illness.

Location Clearbrook
1835 West Central Road
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Date 5/28/2014 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM (Check in 9:15 AM)
Sponsor Child and Family Connections #6
Trainer Amy Cocorikis
Contact Becki Peterson
Principles 1. Support families
3. Collaborative relationships
5. Comprehensive plans
8. Quality services
Credit Hours 1.0 - Intervention
1.0 - Working with Families
Status Closed