Social Work

School Social Work

School Social Work is specialized practice within the social work profession. School social workers are trained in understanding the interaction of the individual and his/her environment. They also receive training in crisis intervention. School social workers do comprehensive assessments within the school setting to determine student's needs.

School Social Work Services

School Social Work Services are provided to children from birth through their school years as required by state and federal law. School Social Work Services are offered when a student shows signs of social, emotional, physical, or environmental difficulties that interfere with their school adjustment and achievement. The following are some examples of behaviors that may indicate the need for services:

  • Constant discipline problem 

  • Irregular school attendance 

  • Aggressiveness toward others 

  • Poor peer/adult relationships 

  • Substance abuse 

  • Depression 

  • Lack of concern with appearance/apathy 

  • Suicidal verbalizations/gestures 

  • Excessive shyness 

  • Frequent physical complaints 

  • School age pregnancy 

School Social Workers Assist Students

  • To understand themselves and others 

  • To improve relationships 

  • To build their self-esteem 

  • To cope with stress 

  • To develop self-discipline 

School Social Workers Assist Parents

  • To identify and meet their child's social and emotional needs 

  • To actively participate in their child's education 

  • To understand programs available to their child 

  • In understanding school policies, procedures and decisions that will affect their child 

  • In becoming aware of community resources 

Students May Be Referred

Students may be referred by contacting the principal in the building where the child attends in order to discuss concerns.

Social Work Staff

Schools they serve

E-mail Address/Phone

Stacey Bliss

Vassar MS/HS, Caro BEST
MTSS Support

Email Stacey Bliss

989.673.2144 ext. 30419

Amanda Bolzman

Akron-Fairgrove MS/HS
USA ECSE-12
Christ the King

Email Amanda Bolzman

989.673.2144 ext. 30358

Katie Bristol

Millington ECSE, TYKES, MALC & JR/SR High, CRC

Email Katie Bristol

989.673.2144 ext. 30475

Chelsea Buhl

Millington Meachum Millington St. Paul
Vassar Townsend North
Akron-Fairgrove Elementary

Email Chelsea Buhl

989.673.2144 ext. 30256

Rhonda Dennis

Cass City Pre K-12

Email Rhonda Dennis

989.673.2144 ext. 30373

Heather Grigg

Reese
St. Michael
Trinity Lutheran
Transition House

Email Heather Grigg

989.673.2144 ext. 30352

Tori Hahn-Parker

Caro ECSE
Caro McComb
Caro HS & Alternative Ed.
GSRP
Court House

Email Tori Hahn-Parker

989.673.2144 ext. 30434

 Logan Rowell

Caro Middle
Vassar Central

Email Logan Rowell

989.673.2144 ext. 30241

Scott Prentice

HPS LH
Small Wonders

Email Scott Prentice

989.673.2144 ext. 30551

Jamie Wallace

Early On
STEP

Email Jamie Wallace

989.673.2144 ext. 30394

Nathan Wieland

Mayville
Caro TYKES
Caro Schall
Caro Headstart & Kids Club

Email Nathan Wieland

989.673.2144 ext. 30495

Brittany Wolverton

Kingston
CFC
All Parochials

Email Brittany Wolverton

989.673.2144 ext. 30202