Who are School Social Workers?
Who are School Social Workers?
School Social Workers are the link between home, school, and community in providing direct as well as indirect services to students, families, and school personnel to promote and support student's academic and social success.
What services does a School Social Worker provide?
What services does a School Social Worker provide?
Indirect Services
Work with school, community, and agency personnel to address at-risk youth concerns.
Community Collaboration/Outreach
Case Management
Staff Development
Direct Services
Direct intervention to address the immediate concerns of at-risk students.
School-related concerns (absence and truancy, tardiness, etc.)
Physical/Sexual/Emotional Abuse
Homelessness
Foster Care