First Place Parent Advisory Council
On January 13, 2004, the Parent Advisory Council (PAC), in accordance
with Washington State policy and the Title I mandate required under the
federal No Child Left behind Act, with all members present approved the
mission statement unanimously.
Mission Statement of the Parent Advisory Council (PAC) is to support
and promote the involvement of parents as partners in the education of their
children. To support this mission, the goals of the PAC are:
- To promote the development of effective work and parenting skills.
- To develop skills to balance work and life.
- To support our children in their school efforts.
- To act as an advocate for our children.
- To share resources, such as transportation, tutors and parenting workshops to support our children and ourselves.
Parent Council Responsibilities
Every year Have a Heart for Kids Day brings child advocates from across the state to Olympia to speak up for the well being of children. Advocates participate in a mass march, meet their elected officials and write messages to them while visiting the Capitol Campus. There was a lively discussion about the importance of everyone present giving testimony. PAC members volunteer to take the day away from their jobs to attend this important event with First Place students.
Parent Involvement Policy for Clients Seeking Support Services
For those clients/parents who have students enrolled in First Place School. The Parent Advisory Council (PAC), in collaboration with First Place, developed a policy and plan for Parent Involvement Provisions Found in No Child Left Behind. On the second Monday of each month, starting in September thru June, parents are required to attend the PAC meeting.
If you have any questions in regards to the requirement, please contact your Family Case Manager. All families who have completed an intake enrollment with First Place Family Support Services will be provided with case management and crisis intervention. We offer services to families who struggle with mental and physical disabilities of the risk or reality of homelessness.
Procedure
Our objective is to work with the whole family and shelter staff to identify family status and/or stages of developmental functioning including shelter, nutrition, physical health, mental health, substance abuse, neglect, domestic violence, economic security, and connection to community support systems and institutions.
- Clients who are seeking services must have completed a Family Support Services pre-screening registration form at the time of their scheduled enrollment. They must also attend an initial intake and family assessment appointment.
- Clients must be pro-active in working with case managers to develop a Family Goal Plan to help families identify realistic goals, action steps and strategies to achieve goals and become self-sufficient.
- Clients must follow through with suggested support classes to empower them to be successful in the personal, social, and economic and community dimension of their lives.
