School Social Workers
School Social Workers...
Are professionally trained and licensed by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
Serve as a vital link between the home, the school, and the community
Help to alleviate barriers for students so they can be successful in school
Make homes visits to talk with parents about school related concerns
Work with students and families for many different reasons including: attendance concerns, family dysfunction, substance abuse, child abuse/neglect, life-threatening behaviors, economic deprivation, inadequate health care and lack of understanding of school policies and procedures
Provide advocacy for the child or family with community resources as well