Occupation Profile

Parent Liaison

Parent Liaison

A Parent Liaison serves as a vital link between home and school, helping parents access the necessary information and support for their child’s academic and social success. They work across various settings including Head Start/Early Head Start, private homes, child care centers, public/private preschools, and family resource centers.

"Having been on the other end of this program, I am able to connect with these parents at a level they didn’t think was possible."

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Family Services
Family Services are community-based services that assist and support parents in their role as caregivers. Such services can take many different forms depending on the strengths and needs of the family, but their overarching goal is to help parents enhance skills and resolve problems to promote optimal child development

 

Interest Areas

Work with Families

 

What Qualification Level is Needed?

Family Services Professional I
Family Services Professional II
Family Services Professional III

 

Typical Work Settings

  • Head Start/Early Head Start
  • Private Homes
  • Child Care Centers
  • Public/Private Preschools
  • Family Resource Centers

 

Minimum Qualifications (at least one requirement)

Family Services Professional I
  • Family Development Credential
  • Strengths-Based Family Worker Credential
  • Missouri Family Services Professional Credential (TBD)
  • Social Services Practitioner’s Credential
  • Family Services Certification
  • 9 college credit hours in social work, human services, family services, or counseling disciplines

Family Services Professional II
  • Associate degree in social work, human services, family services, or counseling disciplines
  • Associate degree (or higher) in any field with 18 college credits in social work, human services, family services, or counseling disciplines
  • 60 college credit hours with 24 college credit hours in social work, human services, family services, or counseling disciplines

Family Services Professional III
  • Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, family services, or counseling disciplines
  • Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in any field with 36 college credit hours in social work, human services, family services, or counseling disciplines
  • Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) Credential (Full)

 

What does it take to be successful in this field?

To excel as a Parent Liaison, individuals require strong communication skills to bridge the gap between home and school effectively. Empathy and patience are essential in providing parents with the support and information they need for their child's academic and social success. A collaborative mindset, along with the ability to advocate for families within the educational system, is crucial for fostering positive relationships and facilitating student achievement.