School Social Workers

• Homeless Children & Youth
• Mandated Reporters Protocol
• Frequently Asked Questions

We seek to Advocate

• Serve as a voice for students
• Guide families in pursuit of needs, goods and services
• Serve as a liaison between the student, family, school, and community
• Report concerns of child abuse and neglect
• Assist parents in understanding children's social/emotional needs
• Represent school position and needs in crisis situations

We Seek to Communicate

• Develop partnerships with community agencies and faith-based organizations
• Encourage and facilitate community involvement with schools
• Serve on committees and take part in policy development
• Maintain visible presence in the community, as a volunteer in agencies that advocate for the welfare of children
• Build positive relationships with school staff, students, and families

We seek to Educate

• Educate school staff and community on issues of cultural diversity
• Help students achieve maximum academic success
• Inform parents of the educational process
• Encourage and monitor school attendance

What We Do       

• Enforce the Georgia Compulsory School Attendance Law
• Provide an array of services to students and their families       
• Provide consultation to teachers and other staff   
• Collaborate with the community agencies for the improvement of the welfare of our students
• Provide liaison services for McKinney Vento (Housing Displaced) and foster care students and families
• Provide liaison services for kinship caregivers   
• Work with appropriate local agencies & families to help prevent child abuse
• Collaborate with community to help ensure families have the support resources they need