Family Advocate Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Family Advocate includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Mediate disputes by parents over responsibilities and rights of the child.
  • Place or register parenting plans.
  • Provide recommendations to the court on how parents can care for the child under the circumstances.
  • Develop, implement and monitor a program specific to each family and their circumstance.
  • Maintain an accurate and complete documentation of services to families.
  • Provide legal information regarding the responsibilities and rights of the parents.
  • Facilitate and Monitor the agreement reached that will be in the best interest of the child.
  • Provide the courts with reports in litigation matters.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Family Advocate duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Family Advocate roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.