Frequently Asked

Tacoma Questions

Elementary “What does a school social worker do?”

School Social School social workers can do so much! Your

social worker can perform individual and
Work Services group counseling, teach conflict resolution,
connect you to necessary resources, and
perform home visits.

“Do school social workers work for CPS?”

Although school social workers are

mandated reports who are required to
report suspected child abuse or neglect,
school social workers are not employed by
the Department of Children, Youth, and
Families. School social workers can
collaborate with CPS social workers, if
necessary.

“How can school social workers help my

child at school?”

School social workers can work with

teachers and other school staff to help them
understand the cultural and economic
factors impacting students. This can help
teachers meet educational goals for all
students.

Riley Ingram-Sowell

100 School Lane

Tacoma, WA 98402

Phone: 555-555-5555
Fax: 555-555-5555
E-mail: risowell@tacoma.edu Helping students succeed!
 What can a school social work help me with?

School social workers have undergone intensive,

specialized graduate training in order to work in the
field. While each social worker may have an area of
specialty, our school social workers can provide
help and connect resources for a wide range of
concerns.

We can help if your child is experiencing behavioral

outbursts, may be in need of an individualized
education plan or special education, is in need of
mentoring, is in need of financial assistance, and
many other concerns. School social workers will
maintain confidentiality while assisting your family.

How can a school social These workers can explain school policy in detail,
worker help me and my conduct behavioral assessments, collaborate with

family? other school staff, coordinate intervention

strategies, and more!

School social workers are here to help students and Feel free to make an appointment with one of
their families by providing support and connections Tacoma Elementary’s school social workers to
to resources for any barriers interfering with inquire about how we can help your child succeed!
education.