What is a School Social Worker?

School Social Workers are the link between home, school and community.

School Social Workers provide intervention services to students, families and communities in order to help students attain maximum academic benefits from the school program.

The School Social Worker represents the two disciplines of education and social work. Casework services are provided to students and their families when problems arise at school which require communcication and close cooperation between the home and the school.

School Social Workers strengthen the academic programs by identifying and assessing impact of barreires which interfere with academic achievement.

School Social Workers are an integral part of student support services.