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
Visit these sites to learn more:
Community Services
http://sites.lps.org/socialwork/stories/storyReader$5
Parents: Related Sites and Information
http://sites.lps.org/socialwork/stories/storyReader$6
Brochures
http://sites.lps.org/socialwork/stories/storyReader$8