School Social Work Services
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.
What Services Do School Social Workers Provide for Pregnant and Parenting Students?
School Social Workers provide a variety of services which may include the following:
make home visits to help the school better understand the child and to help the family better understand the school.
meet with students during school hours to ensure academic progression towards graduation.
work with teachers and school staff when students have learning problems.
refer parents to appropriate community agencies for assistance.
promote regulate 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.
assist in identifying child development centers as well as possible financial assistance.
