One way to find out before the teacher makes any sort of allegations would be to ask the student about their diet and s leeping habits , also see if they have the proper clothing for the winter. In Wayne's case he said he could also look for symtoms of serious disease , but only because he knows what to look for. If the problem is obvious he recomends either calling the parents or getting the school councelor involved because they are more atuned to handling these types of problems. Wayne was also stressed the fact that sometimes all these kids need is an adult in their life that is a constant supportive figure. He explains that some kids come from poor or broken homes and don't have the things others do, this may lead to depression in some, so to be supportive may be all the student needs.
Most social workers are accessible at work, at home, and sometimes even in the car.
However, social workers do not invest countless hours with parents and their children for the money. In fact social workers only make an average salary in comparsion to the National average. Social workers invest time because they care about the wellbeing of children and are determined to make a difference in their lives. But, social workers recieve a good feeling by helping children, the same way teachers do. These workers enjoy thier profession and are striving to get more people involved in their quest against child abuse and neglect.