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School Social Worker

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Who is a School Social Worker?
Sometimes a call or visit from the School Social Worker can be alarming to parents. This section helps people understand the role of a School Social Worker and ways she can help families and school communities. Here are some frequent questions asked to School Social Workers and answers to them.

• School Social Workers have a Masters Degree in Social Work. This requires two years of graduate school. An additional year is needed for a Specialists Degree. A Masters Degree is the entry level for a School Social Worker.
• They are able to go into the home and provide the school with valuable insight.
• They are the liaison between teachers, parents, students, administrators, and the community.
• A resource for the school
  
  What does a School Social Worker do?
  Who seeks help from the School Social Worker?
  How does a parent or student get to see the School Social Worker?
  With whom does the School Social Worker consult?
  
  You are welcome to call your School Social Worker at any time for support or resources! (770) 945-5035