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Family and Community Liaisons

The primary role of a Family and Community Liaison is to provide support and assistance to students, parents/guardians and families within the Homer School District. Liaisons focus on what students need, both within school walls and the surrounding community, to overcome any barriers they may have to success. Liaisons work to bridge gaps in communication between school and home by helping families get the information, support, and services they need to ensure their child’s academic and social potential is being met in school. Liaisons facilitate parent-school communication, community agency referrals, encourage parent and family involvement in the school, cultivate trust between parents/guardians and the school community, and foster higher academic achievement through collaboration with school personnel.

  • Share current and updated information on Community Resources through resource fairs, newsletters and other appropriate venues.

  • Help connect families to needed resources 

  • Provide brief, short term counseling for students and families based on school support team referral 

  • Work with the whole family unit across multiple school buildings when appropriate

  • Meet with families in an area that is confidential and comfortable to the family (ie. school, home, public library etc.) including outside of school hours when appropriate

  • Attend meetings with families as an advocate - both within the Homer School District and as appropriate throughout the community (Suspension hearings, medical appts, SPOA meetings, etc.)

  • Encourage, foster and problem solve towards achieving healthy school attendance 

  • Create opportunities for educational and engaging workshops and other supportive enrichment activities for parents and families!

Our liaisons work to support students through a holistic approach with the entire family system. While each liaison is assigned to a different school building, they function as a team and will work with whole family units across buildings when appropriate. Our liaison team collaborates with one another utilizing all of their individual backgrounds and experiences to provide Homer families with the best, most comprehensive service possible.

  • The primary role of a Family and Community Liaison is to provide support and assistance to students, parents/guardians and families within the Homer School District. Liaisons focus on what students need, both within school walls and the surrounding community, to overcome any barriers they may have to success. Liaisons work to bridge gaps in communication between school and home by helping families get the information, support, and services they need to ensure their child’s academic and social potential is being met in school. Liaisons facilitate parent-school communication, community agency referrals, encourage parent and family involvement in the school, cultivate trust between parents/guardians and the school community, and foster higher academic achievement through collaboration with school personnel.

    • Share current and updated information on Community Resources through resource fairs, newsletters and other appropriate venues.

    • Help connect families to needed resources 

    • Provide brief, short term counseling for students and families based on school support team referral 

    • Work with the whole family unit across multiple school buildings when appropriate

    • Meet with families in an area that is confidential and comfortable to the family (ie. school, home, public library etc.) including outside of school hours when appropriate

    • Attend meetings with families as an advocate - both within the Homer School District and as appropriate throughout the community (Suspension hearings, medical appts, SPOA meetings, etc.)

    • Encourage, foster and problem solve towards achieving healthy school attendance 

    • Create opportunities for educational and engaging workshops and other supportive enrichment activities for parents and families!

  • Our liaisons work to support students through a holistic approach with the entire family system. While each liaison is assigned to a different school building, they function as a team and will work with whole family units across buildings when appropriate. Our liaison team collaborates with one another utilizing all of their individual backgrounds and experiences to provide Homer families with the best, most comprehensive service possible.

Amanda Hudson, LMSW

Amanda Hudson, LMSW

Amanda has been working with families and individuals in a variety of capacities for the past fifteen years. Her primary experience has been in non-profit organizations, supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and their families to access services in their homes and community. Amanda recently completed her MSW at Binghamton University. She is a proud Homer graduate and has two children who attend school in the district. Amanda's office is located at the Elementary School. She can be reached at 607-749-1250 x1013

Amanda's Resources
Lisa Matijas, LCSW

Lisa Matijas, LCSW

Lisa has spent over 20 years working with students and families in the public school system. She has extensive experience supporting those who may be in crisis and need additional services beyond the classroom level. Lisa received her Master's Degree from Syracuse University and resides in Homer with her son who also attends the district. Lisa’s office is located at the Intermediate School. She can be reached at 607-749-1240 x 2142

Lisa's Resources
Susan Newton Williams, LCSW

Susan Newton Williams, LCSW

Susan has over 20 years experience working with students and families in various settings including schools, counseling centers, hospice, and the Cortland Youth Bureau. Susan has a Master’s in Social Work from Syracuse University and a Bachelor’s in Secondary English Education from Buffalo State College. Susan is a Homer alum and has a daughter who is a recent grad of the district. Susan's office is located at the Junior High School. She can be reached at 607-749-1230 x3175

Alicia Maroney, LCSW

Alicia Maroney, LCSW

Alicia has over 10 years of experience providing clinical mental health services within higher education as well as over 5 years in private practice. Alicia received her MSW from Syracuse University, has Bachelor’s in Psychology from SUNY Cortland and an Associate’s degree in Liberal Arts and Social Sciences from Tompkins Cortland Community College. Alicia's office is located at the High School. She can be reached at 607-749-7246 x4035

Alicia's Resources

May 16, 2025

District Budget Vote

Dear Homer Schools Community, The district's annual school budget vote will be held next Tuesday, May 20th from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the Homer Training and Education Center (HTEC) located at Homer Hig. . .