Social Workers
School Social Workers assist in making school a successful and relevant experience for ALL students. As a member of the educational team, School Social Workers work to strengthen bonds between the student, the home, the community and the school. School Social Workers work within the following three domains: the school, the home, and the community.
The School
Nurse, Psychologist, Administrator, Teacher, Counselor,
Peers
The Home
Parents, Grandparents, Siblings, Residential Treatment,
Foster Home, Extended Family
The Community
Courts, Counseling Agencies, Law Enforcement, Housing,
Neighborhoods, Health & Human Services, Child Protective Services,
Community Service Agencies
If you have any questions regarding the social worker program, please feel free to contact: Kristi O'Meara, or Nicole Witthuhn.
McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Act
McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act of 1987 is a United
States federal law that provides federal money for homeless shelter
programs. Insures homeless children transportation to and from school
free and allowing children to attend their school of origin (prior to
homeless). Requires schools to register homeless children even if they
lack normally required documents, such as immunization records or proof
of residence. Each state must designate a statewide homeless
coordinator.
Referral for Social Work/Counseling Services