Start by treating your child’s caseworker and other staff the way you would wish to be treated. Give the caseworker a chance to be your teammate. If you disagree, try to resolve your own disagreements first. Make any requests to the caseworker early. The caseworker will often have to get a supervisor’s sign-off for what you want or need. All requests for services for children begin with the caseworker. Don’t expect the caseworker to know everything. Do expect him or her to find the right answers and work with you on the child’s behalf. Call the supervisor if you cannot reach or come to an agreement with the caseworker.