FAMILY PEER SUPPORT SERVICES
Our Family Peer Support Providers are designed to walk with families through social systems utilizing their own lived experience.
FAMILY PEER SUPPORT PROVIDERS ARE TRAINED USING THE FREDELA PPS PRACTICE MODEL.
What can you expect our Family Peer Support Staff to Provide?
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Connection with the family through shared lived experience.
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Engagement in policy-making and advisory groups.
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Support for families to reduce isolation, provide validation, and foster resiliency.
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Navigating the family through services by facilitating access to services and supports for the child and family.
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Providing training for families, providers, and communities.
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Participation in evaluation and research for program implementation.
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Modeling effective advocacy and collaboration skills.
WHAT DOES THIS PROCESS LOOK LIKEFOR FAMILIES?
FAMILIES WILL
COMPLETE A CAREGIVER
SELF-CARE
ASSESSMENT.
FAMILIES WILL COMPLETE
STRENGTH AND NEEDS
DISCOVERY.