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School Social Workers

School Social Workers

School social work is a specialized area of practice within the broad field of the social work profession. School social workers bring unique knowledge and skills to the school system and the student services team. School Social Workers are trained mental health professionals who can assist with mental health concerns, behavioral concerns, positive behavioral support, academic and classroom support, consultation with teachers, parents, and administrators, as well as provide individual and group counseling/therapy.  School social workers are instrumental in furthering the mission of the schools which is to provide a setting for teaching, learning, and the attainment of competence and confidence. School social workers are hired by school districts to enhance the district's ability to meet its academic mission, especially where home, school and community collaboration is the key to achieving student success. 

How we help:

    • Facilitating groups related to social skills, bereavement and grief counseling, conflict management, truancy prevention, and family adjustment
    • Short-term individual counseling
    • Promoting educational success
    • Addressing social and emotional concerns
    • Addressing family concerns

    • Student and family assessment
    • Home Visits
    • Attendance agreements and school-based interventions
    • Referrals to community agencies
    • Referrals to LSF TURN 
    • Referrals to Children in Need of Services/Families in Need of Services (CINS/FINS)
    • Truancy Court

    • Collaborating with school staff, parents, and community agencies to remove barriers to academic success
    • Linking parents, staff, and students to mental health, medical, and social services, including food, clothing, and shoes
    • Providing follow-up case management with teachers and parents
    • Promoting parent/school/community collaboration
    • Attending community meetings

    • Food insecurity referrals
    • Uniform assistance
    • Hygiene packs
    • Shoes
    • Homeless Referrals
    • School Supplies
    • Community referrals

Contact Us

For additional information regarding services provided by our school social workers, contact:

Susan Flores, LCSW

Coordinator of Social Work and Mental Health Services

941-255-7480

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School Social Workers of America

Florida Association of School Social Workers

 

In Case of Emergency, Dial 9-1-1

Mental Health Emergencies, call or text 9-8-8