How can your school social worker help?

¨ Information and referral services.

¨ Coordination of community agency referrals.

¨ Resources for clothing, housing, social/mental health services.

¨ Home visits: assist parents in understanding school policies/procedures and creating environments conducive for study.

¨ Assist in overcoming obstacles related to school attendance, achievement, and overall school functioning.

¨ Work with Knox County District Attorney General’s Parental Responsibility Truancy Initiative.