School Social Workers

What do social workers do in our schools?

School social workers are licensed professionals who play a pivotal role within our schools, offering invaluable support and services to students, families, and school staff. Their responsibilities encompass a wide array of tasks, including:

Resource Referral: At Springdale Public Schools, we understand how difficult times affect us all. We want to create a culture of lifting up our families and provide a safe space to access support when needed. In light of this, social workers connect students and families with community resources and support services, including mental health agencies, housing assistance programs, healthcare providers, and other social services. Kindly explore our Community Connection Center for quick access to community resources that may benefit your family.

Emotional & Behavioral Support: Springdale school social workers offer support in a safe and confidential space for students to express themselves, explore their emotions, and develop coping strategies. Social workers also assist students during immediate crises related to mental health and wellbeing.

Assistance with Housing Insecurity: Springdale school social workers intervene with our families experiencing homelessness through our Families in Transition (FIT) program, which you can read more about below and on our FIT page.

Academic Support: Springdale school social workers can provide academic support by assisting students with goal setting to improve grades and engagement, as well as connecting them with tutoring opportunities and resources when needed.

Overall, school social workers play a vital role in fostering a positive school climate, nurturing social-emotional learning, and ensuring that every student has the opportunity to flourish academically, socially, and emotionally.

Vision

Springdale Public Schools social workers C.A.R.E. about our students and their families!

CONNECT, ADVOCATE, RESOLVE, and EMPOWER!

Mission

To provide services to students, families, and district staff to support and promote each student’s academic and social success.

Hearts for Homelessness

Students from the Springdale School District will lead the 1st Annual Hearts for Homelessness Awareness Campaign / Fundraiser on Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Sam’s Furniture located at 4326 Hidden Creek Ln, Springdale.  Students will be stepping outside the comfort of their homes into tents to support their fellow students who are currently facing homelessness.    

During this event, students will be accepting donations of cash, checks, and electronic payments.  If you would like to make an electronic donation, please visit https://bit.ly/3SAmBDB and type “Hearts for Homelessness” in the description box.  Donations can also be mailed to ATTENTION: Hearts for Homelessness Springdale Public Schools, 804 West Johnson Avenue, Springdale, AR, 72765.

Additionally, Sam’s Furniture has graciously pledged to match all monetary donations, further amplifying the impact of this event.  All donations will be used to support the 850 Springdale students experiencing homelessness in the Families in Transition Program.

Hearts for Homelessness Flyer

Families in Transition

School social workers help students and their families who are experiencing homelessness through our Families in Transition program, also known as "FIT". The FIT program was born from the McKinney Vento Act, which serves to provide youth experiencing homelessness with the necessary support and resources to ensure their access to a stable and quality education, regardless of their housing situation, by addressing barriers such as enrollment, transportation, and school stability.

To learn more about the FIT program, click here.