School Social Work

School social workers are the link between the school, home, and community. As members of the educational team comprised of teachers, administrators, other student services staff, and parents, school social workers promote and support students' academic and social success by providing specialized services.

Services Include:

Student and Family Engagement
Support groups
Advocacy for students, parents, and the school system
Social-developmental assessments
Attendance Education and Truancy Compliance
Interagency-Foster Care
Collaboration with other school personnel, community agencies, and organizations
Counseling
Crisis Prevention and Intervention
Case Management
Parent Education
McKinney Vento Homeless Education Act Support
Information and referral services that match the needs with available resources

Social Workers support parents and students by:

Encouraging more participation in their children's education
Identifying and meeting their children's social and emotional needs
Accessing programs available to students with special needs
Promoting more effective use of school and community resources
Assisting in the understanding of school policies and procedures

Social Workers help students:

Cope with crisis situations
Improve attendance
Maximize educational opportunities and academic success
Learn problem-solving and decision-making skills
Monitor Academic Success and Promote High School Completion