Meet YOUR School Social Worker
Who is your school social worker?
Ms. Cait
True or False (Yes or No)
The school social worker meets with students individually and in small groups.
True, Yes
True or False
I can talk with the school social worker if I am having a conflict with someone.
True, peer relationships can be hard at times and I am here to help!
Name two adults in school who you can talk to if you’re feeling worried or unsafe.
Counselor, Dr. Williams
Dean of Students, Miss Bell
Advocacy Coach, Mr. Pierce
principal, Dr Russell
Community Achieves Coordinator, Ms Bass
True or False (Yes or No)
All of my feelings are okay!
True, Yes!
What days are your school social worker here?
Am I in trouble if I see the school social worker?
No, you will never be in trouble with me.
True or False (Yes or No)
I am having a lot of big / intense feelings (happiness, sadness, worry, fear, angry, etc.) and the school social worker, Ms Cait, will listen to my concerns
TRUE, Yes!
Of course, that is why I am here! All of your feelings that you experience are okay and I am here to help students learn to express their feelings in a healthy way.
True or False: It’s okay to talk to the school social worker even if you’re not in trouble.
True!
2 Truths and A Lie:
1. My social worker does my math homework for me.
2. My social worker likes to talk about feelings.
3. My social worker can help me problem-solve tricky situations.
1 is the lie! I will not do your math homework for you.
Do you need to ask the school social worker if she is going to pick you up every time you see her?
Will the school social worker talk to my teacher(s) or other staff members in the school?
Yes, we are all working together as a team. I may talk to your teacher and/or other staff members about how I can best support you here at school.
True or False (YES or NO)
If someone shares something personal during group (ex: a loved one being sick), it is okay to talk about it with other friends
False, NO!
What we share in group should not be shared with others. Please be respectful.
When you talk to the school social worker, Ms Cait, will she tell everyone your secrets?
No unless you are in danger and/or hurt.
True or False (YES or NO)
You will meet with Ms. Cait every single time she is here.
False, No
Ms. Cait will pull you to meet with you every other week or twice a month!
What other schools does Ms Cait work at?
Warner Elementary on Mondays & Wednesdays
Dan Mills Elementary on Fridays
Will Ms Cait be able to solve all of my problems?
I cannot tell you exactly how to solve all your problems, we can work together to figure out a plan to help you!
What will I do when I am with the school social worker, Ms Cait.
It depends on what you need at that time. I may talk with students about their thoughts, feelings, friends, home life, schoolwork, behavior, etc. I also work with students teaching them useful skills, coping strategies and other tools to help better their success in school.
The school social worker keeps most things private, but what’s one time they have to tell someone else?
The school social worker will have to tell someone else when you are you’re being hurt, you might hurt someone, or might hurt yourself
True or False (Yes or No)
I am having some strong feelings and uncomfortable thoughts. The social worker could help!
True, yes
Yes, these are great topics for us to talk about. I am here to help you!
Chicago, IL
True or False (Yes or no)
My school social worker tells others what I say to her in private.
FALSE, No
I keep your information private and will involve only people who need to be involved in order to help support you, and keeping you as well as others SAFE!
True or False (Yes or No)
Your teacher might make you see the school social worker for a punishment?
False, No!
I am not here to punish you but rather to help students learn and build skills
Why is it important to have someone at school, like the school social worker, Ms. Cait, who you can talk to in private?
So you can feel safe, be heard, and get help if you need it!
True or False (Yes or no)
I twisted my ankle in gym today. The social worker could help!
False, No
The school nurse will help check on your ankle. Health concerns go through our nurse office.