Sabrina R.
Family Services Coordinator @City Colleges of Chicago
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WORK HISTORY
Family Services Coordinator @City Colleges of Chicago
US
Recruiting and Enrolling eligible families.Conducting comprehensive assessments to identify the unique needs and strengths of families. Understanding their social, emotional, educational, financial, and health-related challenges.Interviewing family members, reviewing records, and collaborating with community partners.Identifying and researching available community resources (e.g, food banks, housing assistance, mental health services, educational programs, job training, legal aid).Connecting families to appropriate internal and external services.Facilitating referrals and ensuring families can access the help they need.Developing individualized service plans with families, setting realistic goals and action steps.Monitoring progress towards goals and adjusting plans as needed.Maintaining accurate and confidential case records, including documentation of interactions, referrals, and outcomes.Acting as an advocate for families within systems (e.g, schools, healthcare, legal).Helping families understand their rights and navigate complex bureaucratic processes.Representing the family\'s best interests in meetings and discussions with service providers.Providing emotional support, active listening, and empathy to families in crisis or distress.Offering guidance on parenting skills, conflict resolution, communication, and healthy family dynamics.Empowering families to develop self-sufficiency and problem-solving skills.Responding to urgent situations and providing immediate support during family crises (e.g, domestic violence, homelessness, child welfare concerns).Connecting families with emergency services and safety planning.Working closely with other professionals such as social workers, therapists, teachers, medical staff, and legal professionals.Building and maintaining relationships with community organizations and service providers to enhance resource networks.
EDUCATION
National Louis University
Certificate of Advance Study, Curriculum and Instruction
National Louis University
Master's degree, Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ABOUT SABRINA R.
Sabrina Robertson, Ed.S is an experienced Early Childhood Education Strategist and the founder of SDC Consulting LLC, based in Chicago, Illinois. With more than 35 years of experience in early childhood development, curriculum design, and developmental intervention, Sabrina partners with educators, early learning programs, agencies, and families to promote optimal developmental outcomes for young children.Her work focuses on translating child development research into practical strategies that strengthen early learning environments and support the whole child. Through consultation, coaching, professional development, and strategic planning, Sabrina helps organizations build capacity, implement developmentally appropriate practices, and create inclusive learning environments that support diverse learners.Sabrina’s expertise includes developmental evaluations, individualized intervention planning, early brain development, play-based learning, and social-emotional development. She is a strong advocate for protecting the role of play in early childhood and works to ensure that educators and families understand that play is not a break from learning, it is how young children learn best.In addition to her consulting work, Sabrina serves as a Family Services Coordinator at City Colleges of Chicago, where she supports families and learners in navigating educational opportunities and accessing resources that promote long-term academic and personal success.She holds a Master’s degree and a Certificate of Advanced Study (Ed.S) from National Louis University and has a strong background in developmental therapy, early intervention coordination, and family engagement.Through her work, Sabrina is committed to advancing inclusive practices, promoting evidence-based interventions, protecting the joy of play, and nurturing the professionals who support young children during the most critical years of brain development.
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