About
The Meriwether County School System Wraparound Services Community Access to Resources and Education (CARE) centers are a school and community-based partnership providing a one-stop-shop focusing on the whole child by providing equitable access to resources, services, and opportunities.
The CARE Centers help all students to be successful and healthy inside and outside the classroom. They facilitate partnerships between students, families, and community stakeholders to provide programs that address students' learning barriers and offer opportunities.
Key functions of the Wraparound CARE Centers include:
Equitable Access: Ensuring all students have access to necessary resources, services, and opportunities to support their academic and personal growth.
Comprehensive Support: Addressing students' holistic needs, including their academic, emotional, social, and physical well-being.
Partnerships: The CARE Centers play a crucial role in fostering collaboration. They work with families, community members, and other stakeholders to create a supportive student network.
Overcoming Barriers: Identifying and mitigating obstacles hindering students' learning and development.
Opportunities: The CARE Centers provide a wide range of programs and initiatives. These include academic support programs, extracurricular activities, and personal growth initiatives. All these are designed to enhance students' educational experiences and personal growth.
The Wraparound CARE Centers are located at Manchester High School and Greenville Middle/High School. The high school CARE Centers provide access to college and career counseling, mental health services, family support, and basic needs. Care Closets, which provide hygiene, school supplies, and counseling services, are located at Manchester Middle School, Unity Elementary School, and Mountain View Elementary School.
Vision
Our vision is to empower Meriwether County students with the ability to be successful through the dedication of school and community resources, services, and opportunities to address learning barriers, thus maximizing outcomes.
Goal
The goal of the Wraparound CARE Centers is to provide effective school and community-based programs and services to enhance the student's ability to be successful inside and outside the classroom, thus graduating from high school and becoming positive community citizens.