Translate Sign In MENU Home Departments Social Work Program Social Work Program Popular Links Social Work Program Social Work Program Contact Information Purposity Social Work Program School Social Workers in Grand Forks Public Schools are trained mental health professionals, with a degree in social work and licensed through the state of North Dakota. They provide services related to a person's social, emotional, and life adjustment to school and/or society, as well as provide consultation to school staff regarding child welfare matters. Student's school performance and academic success are impacted due to behavioral, emotional, and social problems that negatively affect their role as a student. School social workers help students through prevention, assessment, intervention, and support. School social workers are the link between home, school, and community in providing direct, as well as indirect, services to students, families, and school staff to promote and support students' academic and social success. Services for Students Provide services that foster social and emotional skills Provide crisis intervention Develop intervention strategies to increase academic success Assist the student in understanding and accepting self and others Services for Families Collaborate with family to assess barriers affecting the student's education Address family stressors to enable the student to function more effectively as it relates to student education Assist families in accessing programs available to students Assist families in accessing and utilizing school and community resources School-Community Liaison Obtain and coordinate community resources to meet students' needs Assist school districts in receiving adequate support from social and mental health agencies Advocate for new and improved community/school service to meet the needs of students and families Services to School Staff and District Develop and implement social and emotional programs to support educational needs of students Provide consultation regarding school law and school policy Provide case management for students and families with complex needs Develop alternative programs for students who need additional support Crisis intervention and consultation regarding student safety Related Services Participate in special education assessment meetings as well as Individual Education Planning (IEP) Work with those problems in a student's living situation that affect the student's adjustment in school (home, school, community) Mobilize family, school, and community resources Assist in developing positive behavioral intervention strategies Participate in Multi-Tiered Systems of Support process (MTSS) Participate in A Community Team (ACT) through Northeast Human Service Center Provide care coordination (NEHSC) to eligible students Links FirstLink (in North Dakota, you can also dial 211) School Social Work Association of America Assistance Opportunities Thanksgiving Community Dinner The Northlands Rescue Mission Thanksgiving Community Dinner will be held on November 25, 2021. Free meals will be delivered. Click on the title for more information. Support Group for Family and Friends of Individuals with Substance Use Disorders Community Support Groups are a virtual and face-to-face training for the friends and family members concerned about their loved ones who live with a substance use disorder. This program is based on the Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) model. Hope Community Care Center & Food Pantry HOPE Community Care Center & Food Pantry's desire is to serve the needs of the Greater Grand Forks region in partnership with the Great Plains Food Bank and local businesses, churches and organizations. Click on the title above for more information. Northlands Rescue Mission Food Box The Mission offers free monthly food boxes for families and individuals in need. Boxes are provided on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Mission. United Way Wheels for Work/Kidz Closet Program United Way's purpose is to provide neighbors with opportunities to thrive. Click on the title to learn more about the Wheels for Work and Kidsz Closet programs. Upcoming Classes Circle of Security Parenting Class Please click on the title above for more information. Positive Discipline Class Please click on the title above for more information. Grand Forks Public Schools 2400 47th Ave. S Grand Forks, ND 58201 Phone: 701-746-2200 Fax: 701-772-7739 Follow Us Accessibility Site Map Back to Top Questions or Feedback? Terms of Use Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated) Copyright © 2002-2021 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved.