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Family Service Workers
Head Start Act as Amended 1998

 

Abstract

Section 648A(c) of the Head Start Act as Amended 1998 determines that family service workers provide in-home and other services to families and children participating in Head Start programs. Family service workers establish mutually respectful partnerships with families; support families' efforts to reach their goals; provide opportunities for children and families to participate in family literacy services; coordinate and integrate Head Start services in order to enhance effectiveness; support families in accessing other community resource; and assist families in crisis.


Family Service Workers

Sec. 648A(c) [42 U.S.C. 9843]

(c) FAMILY SERVICE WORKERS - In order to improve the quality and effectiveness of staff providing in-home and other services (including …assessment, development of service plans, family advocacy, and coordination of service delivery) to families of children participating in Head Start programs, the Secretary, in coordination with concerned public and private agencies and organizations examining the issues of standards and training for family service workers, shall --

(1) review and, as necessary, revise or develop new qualification standards for Head Start staff providing such services;

(2) promote the development of model curricula (on subjects including parenting training and family literacy) designed to ensure the attainment of appropriate competencies by individuals working or planning to work in the field of early childhood and family services; and

(3) promote the establishment of a credential that indicates attainment of the competencies and that is accepted nationwide.

Family Service Workers. Head Start Act as Amended 1998. U.S. Congress. 42 U.S.C. 9843 et. seq. 1998. English.


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