Discharge Planning for Family Peer Advocates

When: Tuesday, March 25 - 2:00 PM

Duration: 1 hours 30 minutes

Location: Zoom

Event Details:

The purpose of this webinar is to provide Family Peer Advocates (FPAs) with the skills needed to prepare a family for discharge from their services. After this webinar, FPAs will be able to identify when the family possesses the necessary strengths to effectively advocate for their child and family as they prepare for discharge. FPAs will also understand ways to maintain the professional relationship through and after discharge. In addition, the webinar will cover discharge interventions and strategies for managing unplanned discharges. Finally, FPAs will gain insight into how to manage their own emotions when discharging a family.  

About the Presenter

Ashley Sindone, FPA-C

As the Family Workforce Development Coordinator at Families Together, Ashley promotes family driven care by supporting family peer advocates throughout NY. Previously, Ashley served as an advocate for women undergoing recovery from addiction, domestic violence and homelessness in Syracuse NY. During her capacity as a parent educator, Ashley supported families navigating the child welfare system. As an FPA Ashley specializes in assisting families with medically fragile children. She is passionate about empowering families to advocate for themselves and their children. She later provided education and advocacy to families who were expecting a child or who have recently become parents.