Family Support Specialists

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

Contacts

Elham Shareef
Family Support Specialist
اتكلم اللغة العربية
708-614-4530 Ext. 3410
Cell: 708-921-3222
eshareef@district 146.org

Janeth Bueno
Family Support Specialist
Se habla español
708-614-4530 Ext. 3410
Cell: 708-921-3222
Jbueno@district 146.org
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