Allied Agencies: Parent Liaisons

What is a Parent Liaison?

A parent liaison is a parent of a child with special needs who has received early intervention services.  Each CFC has at least one parent liaison on their staff.  This position is unique in the fact that the parent liaison has had the opportunity to be a family in early intervention.  This not only helps our families, but also helps our coordinators and providers by giving them access to a “parents perspective” in order to keep services family oriented.

Contact Us
Jamie Capitelli:
309-999-7006

Lynn Geier:
309-999-7007

Toll Free:
888-482-4300

Roles of the Parent Liaison:

• To aide families in answering questions, locating community resources, and connecting with other families.
• Gather information about a specific diagnosis or disability if requested.
• To serve as a bridge between parents and professionals to keep all services family- oriented.
• Facilitate or inform families of family support groups in the community.
• Attend meetings (such as an IFSP,IEP, or visiting a classroom) when requested by the family and/or coordinator.
• Aide in helping families with the transition process into the school district when their child turns three.
• Serve as a member/coordinator of the Local Interagency Council, which provides Public Awareness, Child Find, and Provider
• Recruitment opportunities for Early Intervention.
• Be there when you need someone to listen or need advice from someone who has “been there”.

Ways you can be involved as a parent:

• Participate in therapy sessions
• Educate yourself about your child’s delay or disability.
• Join the LIC (Local Interagency Council)
• Volunteer at your child’s school, community agencies, sporting events, or other events in your community.
• Ask any professional involved in your child’s life for volunteer opportunities.