Observing and Interacting With Program Director(s) and Other Administrative Staff in Your Setting

I have been observing and interacting with the Family Advocate in my current Internship setting.  The Family Advocate has an important role in the Head Start setting.  She usually goes out in the community and recruit children for the upcoming school year.  She also help make sure the center stays properly enrolled during the year, by having engaging in ongoing communication with the parents.    Her main goal is to serve as the link between the Head Start setting and the home.  She tries to make the transition period hassle free.  She will also find resources and materials that may help the children and their families.    She also reports attendance, and health information to the mangers of the Head Start.    She also acts as a advocate for the children and family, by speaking on their behalf in the community.  She must also receive, obtain, and evaluate the program application materials.  She has to make sure the families that are been served are eligible for the services.  This may means that she has to review the family occupational, financial,education and health status information, on a regular basis.  I have truly enjoyed my observation and learning the role of the Family Advocate.  The Family Advocate  makes the program run smoothly.