School Social Work Update
Joanna Flynn, LCSW
My Weekly Schedule
I serve 5 schools and follow this schedule most of the time:
Monday Chatham Central
Tuesday Office hours @ JM /Bennett
Wednesday Jordan Matthews/ Bonlee
Thursday Office hours @ JM/ JS Waters
Friday Jordan Matthews
My Contact Info and Referral Link
Respect Yourself. Be Drug Free.
Substance abuse is a huge problem nationwide! My current caseload has approximately 30% of known substance abuse (student or family) related issues. Chatham County Schools has joined a national effort to prevent our students from abusing. Red Ribbon week will be from October 26th - 30th. There are many resources to help give you talking points with students and families on the Red Ribbon Campaign website. Check it out!
Unity Day: “Together Against Bullying – United for Kindness, Acceptance and Inclusion”
On October 21st, all students and staff are encouraged to wear orange in support of standing up against bullying. I hope you will join me in wearing orange! Let's show students that we care for EVERYONE! For more information, check out:
What Do I Do as a School Social Worker?
I am a Part of your Student Services Team!
As a school social worker, I partner with school staff, students, families and community agencies to support students in doing their best in school every day. I meet individually with students, make home visits, refer students and families to resources, attend parent teacher conferences, attend Truancy Court and other community meetings/events, and whatever else (well, not everything) it takes to help students to be successful. There are many barriers to student success. These include (but are not limited to): child abuse/neglect, poor attendance, exceptionality, homelessness, economic need, substance abuse, domestic violence, emotional concerns, health issues, legal involvement, family "drama," and the unrealistic idea of dropping out of school. I believe in the beauty and resiliency that every student brings! I am excited to be your partner to help support students!