Services
District 146 Family Support Specialists offer assistance to our District families in a variety of areas and may be of particular help in transitioning new families into our school community. Support can be in place on a short-term basis or a long-term basis, and can be tailored to the needs of each individual family.
Examples of some supports and services that can be provided to families are as follows:
- Assistance with registration online or in-person, including residency requirements.
- Translation (Arabic or Spanish) both written and verbal.
- Communicating with teachers and staff regarding student / family needs.
- Accessing community resources, such as affordable housing, financial assistance, internet access, healthcare, or mental health services.
- Family consultation and / or home visits to support school or home routines.
- Building parent engagement and parent education opportunities.
- Goal setting for families and students to maintain a positive school experience.
To request assistance from a Family Support Specialist, please complete the form below.
English Request
Arabic Request
Spanish Request
Contact
Elham Shareef
Family Support Specialist
اتكلم اللغة العربية
708-614-4530 Ext. 3410
Cell: 708-921-3222
Janeth Bueno
Family Support Specialist
Se Habla Español
708-614-4530 Ext. 3448
Cell: 708-921-1864