A Family CAFÉ Coach is a dedicated and compassionate professional who supports and empowers families by fostering meaningful conversations, guiding them through challenges, and helping them navigate educational systems. They build trusting relationships by maintaining confidentiality, acting with integrity, and creating a welcoming environment where families feel valued and heard.
A clear, structured guide to help Family CAFÉ coaches support families with confidence and care.
The Family CAFÉ Coaching Guide is a practical resource for Family CAFÉ coaches working with highly mobile families of students with disabilities. It provides clear session outlines, tools, and strategies to help coaches build trust, guide families through special education processes, and strengthen communication between families and schools. The guide also includes key special education references and information to help coaches explain laws, terminology, and procedures in simple, accessible language.