Our school social workers support and advocate for students' social, emotional, and behavioral well-being within the school environment. They are not just school social workers, but also mentors, advisors, and more!

A variety of services are available to support individuals and families in different areas:

• Acting as a link between the school, family, and community agencies
• Providing outreach services to students, parents, and families - Referring and assisting families in accessing community, medical, mental health, and social welfare services
• Coordinating services with other agencies to create a comprehensive service delivery system
• Consulting with teachers, administrators, and others to provide insight into students' needs and behavior
• Conducting a comprehensive diagnostic assessment of a child's social, emotional, and interpersonal relationships within the school, home, and community
• Serving on the Problem-Solving Leadership Team at each school to assist students facing various challenges
• Participating in meetings with school personnel, parents, and community agency staff for coordinated evaluation and planning
• Advocating for the rights of the child and family
• Providing and participating in training programs
• Promoting understanding and sensitivity to multicultural values and traditions
• Being an active participant in professional social work organizations

HCPS School Social Workers are involved in a variety of special projects including:

• Advocacy
• Attendance remediation
• Bilingual social work
• Case management
• Community agency partnerships
• Counseling - Crisis intervention
• Diagnostic assessment
• Early childhood social services
• Home-to-school connections
• Internship programs for social work students
• Parent engagement
• Resource mapping
• Support for homeless and foster care students and families