School Social Work Services

Mission:

Providing intervention services to assist students in reaching their maximum potential in school by identifying, assessing & resolving barriers that interfere with student academic achievement, attendance & school adjustment.

Services Provided by School Social Workers:

• make home visits to help the school better understand the child and to help the family better understand the school.
• work with teachers and school staff when students have learning problems.
• refer parents to appropriate community agencies for assistance.
• promote regular school attendance through early intervention.
• arrange parent conferences.
• assist in securing clothes, shoes and medical care for students.
• confer with child-serving agencies in the community and make referrals when appropriate.
• participate in school conferences with parents, students and teachers.
• inform parents of their children’s behavior and achievements in school.
• encourage parents to visit their child’s school and become involved