A new program from the United Way of Door County and Door County Child Protective Services looks to mentor families in tough situations. The United Way of Door County is looking for a parent partner to work with families who have had children placed in out-of-home care due to losing their parental rights or other permanency decisions. By linking those families with someone who has gone through the process before and has since been reunited with their children, Rebecca Nicholson from the United Way of Door County hopes the parent partner can serve as a mentor during an otherwise tough time.

Nicholson hopes the “Parents Supporting Parents” program has success locally and eventually reaches other communities across the country. The United Way of Door County is looking for one full-time or two part-time individuals to take on the role on a contracted basis. You can learn more about the program and the available position below.

The United Way of Door County is looking to contract either one full-time or two part-time individuals for the role of a Parent Partner for a new Program called, “Parents Supporting Parents”. This program is being provided through a partnership between the United Way of Door County and Door County Child Protective Services (CPS). It is part of a local and state effort to involve parents, and their voice of lived experience, to support local and state policy and system change.

Interested applicants must be a birth parent who received services from a Child Welfare Services department, has had their children placed in out of home care, and has been reunited with their children for at least one year or has resolved all issues related to the termination of their parental rights or other permanency decisions. As such, we are seeking passionate and committed individuals who are skilled in the areas of listening, providing guidance, and sharing hope with families receiving services from Door County CPS. Applicants must also; have a valid Wisconsin driver’s license, reliable transportation, and provide proof of current automobile insurance.

Any questions should be directed to Rebecca Nicholson at (920) 421-3145.