Warshaw, Stephanie (Social Worker)
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Council Rock School District Social Work Services
Stephanie Warshaw, LSW, MSW, HSV (215) 944-1351 swarshaw@crsd.org
Council Rock High School North, Newtown Middle School, and
Newtown, Goodnoe, Hillcrest, Sol Feinstone, and Wrightstown Elementary Schools
What do Social Workers do in Schools?
School Social Workers provide services to students, families and communities, in order to help students attain maximum benefits from the educational setting. The primary role of the Social Worker is to identify and assess student needs through case management services and make referrals to service providers within the school setting and community.
What Needs and Problems of Students Are Addressed?
Child Abuse/Neglect
Mental Health Issues
Academic Concerns
Homelessness
Substance Abuse
Social Concerns
Pregnancy
Truancy
Home/Family Concerns
Juvenile Probation
Inadequate Health Care
Bereavement
Low Income Support
Behavior Concerns
Gender Identity Issues
Who Refers to School Social Workers?Guidance Counselors
Juvenile Probation
CARES
District Justice
Administrators
Parents
Nurse
Other Students
Teachers
Community Members
What Services do School Social Workers Provide?
Home visits
Case management
Referrals to community agencies for additional resources
Support services for students/families
Community outreach
Liaison between school, home and community resourcesWhat Else do School Social Workers Do?
Attend Parent/Teacher/Counselor meetingsMember of the CARES teamMember of the Child Study Team
Act as Juvenile Probation Department’s main school contact
School Representative for Truancy Hearings
Attend Council Rock Coalition for Healthy Youth meetings
School representative for other community resources
