I earned my Master's Degree in Social Work from Asbury University and have worked in several different areas of social work. Some of my experience include; Department Of Juvenile Justice, Victims Advocate with Commonwealth Attorney's Office, Drug Court, Veterans Treatment Court and The Salvation Army Homeless Shelter Social Service Coordinator.
I am over joyed to be here in Jessamine County and I look forward to serving the students and families in the community I call home.
On-site during in person school days
Please contact center staff via email or call/text on EDL/NTI days and during the summer.
West Jessamine High School 859.887.2421 ext 3642
Email: jennifer.andrews@jessamine.kyschools.us
Google voice: 502.513.4795
Prevention & Intervention & Connections
Connection to community partners and resources
Referrals to community agencies that can assist with utility and rent bills, medicine, food, clothing, transportation and other basic living needs
Health education programs & referrals
Healthy relationships
Healthy eating
Bullying
Self-esteem
Mental health support groups & referrals to counseling agencies
Purple Star Liaison
Suicide awareness
Crisis intervention
Substance use support groups & referrals to treatment
Attendance & truancy & support to families & students
Academic and tutoring assistance
Referrals to local agencies for holiday assistance
Summer & back to school transition events
Assistance for students and families who have unstable living arrangements
Parent educational support groups and presentations
The Family Resource Youth Service Centers' program mission is to enhance students' abilities to succeed in school by developing and sustaining partnerships that promote:
Early learning and successful transition into school
Academic achievement and well-being
Graduation and transition into adulthood
Jen Andrews serves as the Purple Star Liaison for West Jessamine High School.