Become a family liaison

A Transformative Experience. For Everyone.

There aren't many ways to make a bigger impact on a local family than by serving as a Family Liaison. Volunteers from virtually any background are eligible to be Family Liaisons in our Family Success Program.

Families Forward Charlotte staff provides all the necessary training and support to ensure our volunteers are equipped with the tools and guidance needed before starting their volunteer journey. We are with you every step of the way. All it takes is six hours a month and a commitment to help mentor a family for one year so they can change their momentum and their lives. Just don't be surprised if your life changes too.

EmPath's Mobility Mentoring®:

Putting You in a Position to Succeed

Mobility Mentoring® is the practice of partnering with individuals so they can acquire the resources, skills, and behaviors to attain and preserve economic independence.

All Families Forward Charlotte Family Liaisons must complete 8 hours of training in Mobility Mentoring® before being paired with a Family Partner. The training gives you the tools to assist your Family Partner in the following ways:

coaching
Coaching
Help improve decision-making, persistence, and resilience.
goal setting
Goal Setting
Assess and help your Family Partner set goals and create a realistic action plan to achieve them.
access to resources
Access to Resources
Depending on your family's needs, you will help them identify and access local resources using the Families Forward Charlote database.
requests for financial support
Request For Financial Support
Family Liaisons can request up to $1,000 on behalf of their Family Partner to help address pressing financial commitments.
stay positive
Stay Positive
It's important to celebrate accomplishments and work through any setbacks throughout your time with your Family Partner.

Buy-In From Both Sides

We want the relationship with your Family Partner to be a true partnership, with effort and input from both sides. We have well-defined responsibilities for both Family Partners and Family Liaisons to follow. Before joining our Family Success Program, we ensure that both parties understand and are prepared for the commitment. Our goal is to make this experience enjoyable and impactful for everyone.
Family Liaison Requirements
  • Complete an interview and background check
  • 8 hours of training in Mobility Mentoring®
  • 6 hours a month mentoring your Family Partner for at least one year
  • Connect with your Family Partner monthly, including one in-person meeting with weekly touch bases in-between through texts, email, or phone calls
Family Partner Responsibilities
  • Must be a parent/caregiver to a minor
  • Commit to 1-2 years in the Family Success Program
  • Commit to working towards goals
  • Commit to meeting with your Family Liaison monthly, including one in-person meeting with weekly touch bases in-between through texts, email, or phone calls
  • Commit to attending monthly workshops
I'm interested in changing the trajectory of a Charlotte family in need as a Families Forward Charlote Family Liaison
I'm interested in joining the Family Success Program as a Family Partner
Families Forward Charlotte

704-659-1833
Info@FamiliesForwardCLT.org
P.O. Box 470436
Charlotte, NC 28247
EIN 82-0790354

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