It is National School Social Work Week, and Ohio County Schools is thanking its social workers in the Community In Schools program!
Thank you to Heather Weekley who is the CIS site coordinator at Warwood School. She graduated from Bethany College with a Bachelor’s Degree in social work. She is a licensed social worker with a Master’s Degree in criminal justice, specializing in law and corrections. She has an extensive background in working with children and families.
“I believe that Communities In Schools (CIS) is an essential part of our educational system,” she said. “It brings a positive and caring adult into schools to build healthy relationships with the students and their families. CIS looks for those kids who potentially could slip through the cracks or are acting out as a cry for help. We become their safety net and aid with what the underlying problem is and help meet those needs.”
National School Social Work Week is marked every first full week of March to celebrate school social workers across the nation and appreciate their work in helping students achieve academic success. The mission of CIS is to provide students with a community of support that empowers them to stay in school and achieve in life. It links educators with the community to bring local talents and resources into the schools and create a network that keeps students in school and engaged in learning. CIS offers specific services to students and their families to build a foundation for academic success. These services help schools connect struggling children with secure housing, medical care, food assistance, tutoring and other critical supports.
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