In home services are provided by trained paraprofessionals to increase copying and parenting skills, and thereby reduce the potential for future stress related family dynamics such as child abuse. Services are available for at risk families residing in Orange Park, Green Cove Springs and Middleburg zip codes. Program offices located in Green Cove Springs. Records are reviewed for student physical exam and proper documentation of immunizations. Tracking, follow-up and referral services are available to students and parents as regard abnormal screening results.
Close relationships exist with other community providers to coordinate donated services.
Volunteer services such as those of local orthopedists who do follow-up scoliosis evaluations, and a local optometric provider who annually provides school site visual exam and free glasses to financially qualified students referred by the school health team. School health services are provided in all Clay County Schools. This program is managed by a Registered Nurse and a Social Worker, and is available by financial eligibility only. In order to qualify, an applicant must prove financial eligibility, and prove ineligible for other area programs. The program managers can assist clients through this process.