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The Social Worker

Bladen County Schools. The Social Worker. Maintains ongoing communication with families Assess and addresses family concerns Suggests strategies to parents Provides parents education

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The Social Worker

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  1. Bladen County Schools The Social Worker

  2. Maintains ongoing communication with families Assess and addresses family concerns Suggests strategies to parents Provides parents education Makes home visits when appropriate, to help the school better understand the child and help the family better understand the school. Participate in school conferences with parents, students, and teachers. To enhance the partnership between home and school, the School Social Worker:

  3. Functioning in school, the School Social Worker: • Works with the school and students to: • Increase academic success • Maximize educational opportunities • Improve interpersonal relationship • Cope with crisis situations • Develop self-discipline • Learn problem-solving and decision making skills • Resolve conflicts without violence • Improve attendance • Build self=esteem • Remain in school and graduate

  4. Academic and behavioral concerns Attendance concerns Abuse and neglect Financial and/or other welfare needs (clothing, shoes, school supplies, adequate housing and other family/parenting issues) Transportation concerns Health and medical concerns Inappropriate aggressiveness or impulsiveness Drug and/or alcohol use Information re: Community Resources Referrals to other agencies Some Reasons to Consult the School Social Worker:

  5. Marian Coe 910-874-0567 Bladenboro Primary School Social Worker

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