Why do we provide resource support at our school?
A student's basic needs are of utmost importance if we want them to access education. If students do not have adequate food, water or shelter they cannot be at their full potential for learning.
During this extraordinary time, we understand that families are facing more needs than ever and have added more school supports to meet those needs. Please see the list below of the current resources for students, families and how you can contact our school social worker for further support.
Community Information Handbook 2022
Manuel de Información Comunitaria 2022
Meals/Housing/Clothing
Health/Dental/Mental Health
Parenting During COVID-19
Self-Care
Services for Immigrant and/or Undocumented Students & Families
The School Social Worker will work with and receive referrals from wellness counselors, school counselors and school staff to assist with intensive case management services for students/families who are experiencing homelessness and food insecurity, and/or students who identify as foster youth. The school social worker will also we working closely with the English Language Learning department to provide further services for English Language Learner students/families who are experiencing a higher need for resource and clinical support. The school social worker intends to provide equity and access to education for students at Jefferson by meeting their physiological needs first.