Hello! It is my pleasure to introduce myself as the Elementary School Social Worker for the Fort Atkinson School District. I would like to take a moment to inform parents/guardians of some of the ways I can be of assistance to you and your child.

• • School Social Workers assist in facilitating increased communication between the home, school and community. Social workers provide direct as well as indirect services to students, families, and school personnel to promote and support students’ academic and social success. School social workers provide services related to students’ and family’s social, emotional, and life adjustment to school and/or society. School Social Workers assist schools to increase attendance, academic achievement, and the numbers of students who graduate.
    
    

  • School social workers are often called on to help students, families, and teachers address problems such as attendance, social withdrawal, overaggressive behaviors, rebelliousness, and the effects of special physical, emotional, or economic problems.
    
    

WHAT WE DO

• • • Provide an array of services to students and their families       

    • Provide consultation to teachers and other staff   

    • Collaborate with the community agencies for the improvement of the welfare of our students

    • Provide liaison services for McKinney Vento (Housing Displaced) and foster care students and families

    • Provide liaison services for kinship caregivers   

    • Work with appropriate local agencies & families to help prevent child abuse

    • Collaborate with the community to help ensure families have the support resources they need
      
      

ADVOCATE 

• • • Serve as a voice for students

    • Guide families in pursuit of needs, goods and services

    • Serve as a liaison between the student, family, school, and community

    • Assist parents in understanding children's social/emotional needs

    • Represent school position and needs in crisis situations
      
      

COMMUNICATE

• • • Develop partnerships with community agencies and faith-based organizations

    • Encourage and facilitate community involvement with schools

    • Serve on committees and take part in policy development

    • Maintain visible presence in the community, as a volunteer in agencies that advocate for the welfare of children

    • Build positive relationships with school staff, students, and families
      
      

EDUCATE

• • • Educate school staff and community on issues of cultural diversity

    • Help students achieve maximum academic success

    • Inform parents of the educational process

    • Encourage and monitor school attendance