Nancy Wheeler
Hesperia,CA
Summary
Support kinship families by identifying their needs and providing individualized guidance encouragement, and advocacy. Build trusting relationships with caregivers and families while helping them navigate challenges associated with kinship care. Connect families with community resources, social services, financial supportive programs. Collaborate with service providers and community organizations to help families access appropriate resources and services. Provide ongoing support and follow up to promote family stability, strengthen relationships, and improve outcomes for children in kinship care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Parent Partner Family Support Specialist
A Greater Hope Foster Agency
Victorville, California
08.2024 - Current
- Engaged in regular check-ins with foster families to offer guidance and support.
- Facilitated parent-child interactions by providing activities that promote healthy attachment.
- Organized community resources and coordinated referrals to give parents additional support.
- Coordinated events to build community among foster families.
- Developed educational resources for foster parent training sessions.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices.
- Maintained accurate records of all client contacts including progress notes and case summaries.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hesperia High School
Hesperia, CA06-1997
Skills
- Event coordination
- Resource coordination
- Parent education
- Event coordination
- Community engagement
- Client relations
Certification
- CPR Certified
- TB Clearence
Timeline
Parent Partner Family Support Specialist
A Greater Hope Foster Agency
08.2024 - Current
High School Diploma -
Hesperia High School