As school social workers, we are viewed as the link between the school, home and the community.

We are a part of the educational team to promote and support students academic and social success by providing services that may include:

• Assessing student needs

• Help manage mental health symptoms

• Individual and group therapeutic services

• Crisis intervention and prevention

• Work with both general education and special education students

• Advocating for students

• Education and training for parents and staff

• Information and collaboration with community resources

• Knowledgeable about rights for our homeless students and families

School social workers help students to:

• cope with difficult and crisis situations

• develop self-esteem

• learn problem solving, conflict resolution, and healthy decision making skills

• have positive and healthy relationships