### Question
How does the law define family services coordinator?


### Answer
Under *20 U.S.C. § 6493*, **family services coordinator** is defined as:

> an individual who has the skills necessary to assist families in obtaining support services and may be an existing employee of a local educational agency or Head Start agency

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 6493*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 69-SCHOOL-TO-WORK OPPORTUNITIES > SUBCHAPTER I-HELPING DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN MEET HIGH STANDARDS > Part E-Federal Evaluations, Demonstrations, and Transition Projects**

