School Social Work Services
School Social Work Services

School Social Work At A Glance
School social workers serve as the link between students, families, and the school. They work with parents, guardians, teachers, and other school officials to eliminate barriers children may have to learning and attempt to ensure that students reach their academic and personal potential. They also assist students in dealing with stress or emotional problems. School social workers address problems such as misbehavior, truancy, and economic hardship and advise teachers on how to cope with difficult students while providing parents with resources.
Please visit our FFSD SUPPORT SITE for resources for parents and educators to use when supporting students.
- What is the role of a School Social Worker?
- How can they help support my child?
- What type of assistance is provided to help support my family?
- How do I contact my School Social Worker?
- What other resources are available to support my family?
What is the role of a School Social Worker?
School Social Workers are trained mental health professionals who provide services related to support a student's social, emotional and overall adjustment to school and/or society. School Social Workers serve as the link between students, families, the community and individuals who assist students within the school building. They work to eliminate barriers students may have to learn and advocate to ensure students achieve their academic and personal best.
How can they help support my child?
FFSD understands that there are many factors that can negatively impact the educational achievement of a student. Until the situation is stabilized, children's unmet physical, social and emotional needs will continue to interfere with their ability to learn and adjust in school. Below are a few examples of how FFSD school social workers support the academic success of students.
- Assist students dealing with stress, psychological issues, and social issues
- Address barriers such as economic hardship, attendance and behavior concerns through counseling, crisis intervention, prevention programs and groups
- Provide mental health supports and other support services
- Provide case management services to students and families
- Assist students with needs such as coats, glasses, shoes, dental care and other items to support physical needs
- Social workers provide short-term therapeutic services, such as individual and group therapy, regarding specific issues in collaboration with school counselors
What type of assistance is provided to help support my family?
Parents and/or caregivers you are not alone. School Social Workers can partner with your family to find an agreed-upon level of balance, thus supporting achieving a higher level of academic success for your student. Below are a few examples of services provided through parental partnership opportunities with school social workers.
- Social workers advocate for students by collaborating with various school staff with the goal of helping students achieve educational success and emotional well-being
- Social workers conduct meetings with parents and students to support and improve their child’s adjustment to school
- Social workers address family stress concerns to enable students to function more effectively in their school community.
- Social workers assist parents in understanding, accessing, and utilizing school and community resources
How do I contact my School Social Worker?
FFSD School Social Work Team Contact Us Page >>>
School Social Workers can be reached by phone, text and/or email. School Social Workers are designated to serve specific grade levels. This list will also provide school contacts for Foster Care students and McKinney-Vento (Students-In-Transition) services.
Social Work Assistance Request Form >>>
This form is available for any FFSD family to complete in order to communicate an immediate and/or anticipated need. Once completed, someone from the FFSD School Social Work Team will contact the family.
What other resources are available to support my family?
Please use the links below to visit the School Social Work web pages on the FFSD website where you will find a variety of additional resources and information. If you still cannot find what you need, do not hesitate to reach out to the social worker assigned to your child’s school.
FFSD Social Work Website >>>
This website is regularly updated with resources and information that can provide support for families.
FFSD Support Site >>>
This website has additional online resources, which include academic, social-emotional, and fun activities for families and students.
Resources
FFSD Community Resources
- COMMUNITY RESOURCES
- COMMUNITY RESPONSE TEAM
- COVID-19 RESOURCES
- FLOOD RESOURCES
- FREE ONLINE RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS
- FOOD RESOURCES
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
FFSD Community Resources
We know school doesn’t exist in a bubble—and neither do our families. This page connects you to trusted community resources that support students and families beyond the classroom, including food assistance, healthcare, housing support, counseling services, and more.
If you’re looking for help, information, or a starting point, you’re in the right place. We’re in this together—and support is closer than you think.
COMMUNITY RESPONSE TEAM
COMMUNITY RESPONSE TEAM
FFSD Community Response Team (CRT) is a multi-disciplinary, geographically-specific team of service providers and community members working together to serve families in a coordinated and effective way so as not to duplicate services provided to families in the Ferguson-Florissant School District. All meetings for the current School Year are held on the third Friday of the month (no meeting in December).
If you represent an agency and wish to present at CRT regarding the programs you offer, please email Teresa Davis at tdavis4@fergflor.org
CRT Crisis Fund
The CRT Crisis Fund was initiated by FFSD Social Workers to help children and families that are in crisis and need additional assistance when there are no other community agencies who are able to assist or offer supplemental assistance. In order to receive assistance, families must have a child enrolled in and attending a school in the Ferguson-Florissant School District. Assistance is limited and only available one time in 12 months.
How Can I Help?
Any businesses, parents, community members, schools, organizations, or employees wishing to make a monetary donation to the CRT Crisis Fund can send a check to Ferguson-Florissant School District. Please add CRT Crisis fund in the subject line so that we are able to distinctly process your donation. Below is the address where you can mail or deliver your donation.
Ferguson-Florissant School District
Attn: Carol Jannick - Student Services Department
8855 Dunn Road
Hazelwood, MO 63042
Who Participates in CRT?
Members/Supporters include but are not limited to:
- Ferguson-Florissant School District Staff and Social Workers
- FFSD Special School District Social Workers
- Assistance League
- Missouri Children's Division
- FFSD Resource Officers
- CAASTL
- St. Louis County Family Court
- St. Norbert’s Parish St. Vincent DePaul
- St. John's Mercy Ministries
- Family Resource Center
- PAKT
- Ministerial Alliance
- North Central Community Health Center
- Our Daughters Inc.
- Provident Counseling
- Department of Health
- St. Peters Church
How Do I Join This Group?
If you are a member of an agency or church and would like to be a community partner of our Community Response Team, please contact Teresa Davis at tdavis4@fergflor.org.
COVID-19 RESOURCES
COVID-19 RESOURCES
24:1 Community News and Resources
Aunt Bertha - The Social Care Network
AT&T - AT&T is expanding their income eligibility for affordable internet access and offering two free months to new subscribers.
Behavioral Health Response: (314) 496-6644
Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Parish Food Pantry (120 N Elizabeth Ave) - Drive-thru food pantry is open Tuesdays from 9:30 - 11:30 AM.
Connecting Kids to Coverage (Health Insurance): (314) 256-8753
Domestic Violence: (800) 799-7233
Eye Thrive: (636) 789-8740 - Free prescription glasses provided for children ages 4-18 with a current and valid prescription.
Legal Services of Eastern Missouri: (314) 534-4200
Operation Food Search Hunger Hotline: (314) 726-5355
Prepare STL - Updates available for local Coronavirus news and testing sites.
Salvation Army: (314) 531-5621
Spectrum - Spectrum is opening their WiFi hotspots for public use and offering Spectrum Internet Assist to low-income households.
St. Louis Area Foodbank - Click on the link to find available food banks near you. Call to confirm location, hours, and eligibility.
St. Vincent De Paul: (314) 881-6000
TEAM Food Pantry: (314) 831-0879 - Open Monday - Friday from 10AM - 2PM and Saturday from 10AM - 12PM. Call to make an appointment. Must live in Hazelwood or Florissant.
United Way: 2-1-1
Vaccinate STL - Click on the link to find a free flu vaccination event near you.
Youth Connection Helpline: (314) 819-8802
FLOOD RESOURCES
FLOOD RESOURCES
Visit United Way 2-1-1 for a comprehensive list of resources for families impacted by the floods.
FREE ONLINE RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS
Free Online Resources for Students
Road Trip from Home: Virtual Field Trips
Visit museums and landmarks, explore historic marvels, and go on science adventures without leaving your home!
Access Mars
Explore the real surface of Mars, recorded by NASA's Curiosity rover
Book Creator
Creative tools to design and create your own books; free 90 day trial
BrainPop
Learning activities and lessons
BreakoutEdu
Digital games for students to play at home
Circletime
Parent-child video classes for children ages 0-6
CK-12 Foundation
Lesson templates and resources to guide home learning
Cosmic Kids
Yoga and mindfulness for kids
Elementari
Platform to read, create, code, and share interactive stories
Emile
Educational learning games
Epic!
Digital library of books and videos - 30 day free trial
Funbrain Jr.
Games, coloring pages, stories, etc.
GamiLab
Educational games
Georgia Aquarium
Get live views of piranhas, penguins, and more
GoNoodle
Movement and mindfulness videos for all ages
Izzit
Educational videos and lesson plans
Khan Academy
Instructional videos, exercises, quizzes, and tests
Learning and Exploring Through Play
Inspiring ideas for little learners
Messy Little Monster
Arts and crafts, printables, and activities for young learners
Michelee Puppets
DIY activities for all ages
Museum Virtual Tours
Experience the best museums from London to Seoul in the comfort of your own home
Museum Virtual Tours, Part Two
12 world-class museums you can visit online
Mystery Science
Science curriculum and videos
National Geographic Kids
Games, videos, and learning resources
Outschool
Live online classes for ages 3-18
Overdrive
Online library
PBS Kids Games
Interactive games emphasizing teamwork, feelings, and academics
PBS Learning Media
Videos, interactive activities, and lesson plans
Red Ted Art
Cute and easy crafts for kids
Road Trip from Home: Virtual Field Trips
This site offers a list of links to different websites that will show you different parts of the world, famous landmarks, beautiful works of art, historic marvels, science adventures, and so much more!
Scholastic Learn at Home
Day-by-day projects to keep kids reading, thinking, and growing
School's Out, Kids Podcasts Are In
Podcast recommendations and a collection of resources to keep kids busy and educated
Science Daily
Source for the latest research news
Smithsonian Tween Tribune
Educational resources for all ages
Story Time from Space
Listen to astronauts read stories from space
Storyline Online
Children's stories read aloud by celebrities
TED Ed
Video-based lessons
The Best Ideas for Kids
Crafts, activities, and homeschool schedules
The China Guide
Take a virtual tour of the Great Wall of China
The Imagination Tree
Planning, play, and learning ideas for self-isolation
The Kid Should See This
Smart videos for curious minds of all ages
The Kitchen Pantry Scientist
Fun, easy, and educational science projects
TIME for Kids
News articles for students
Wildlife Web Cams
Top 10 wildlife web cams from around the globe
Wildlife Web Cams, Part Three
Animal cams around the world
FOOD RESOURCES
FERGUSON-FLORISSANT FOOD DISTRIBUTION INFORMATION
Operation Backpack provides weekend food bags to students who attend any of our district schools. Please click here to sign your student(s) up for this resource.
FOOD PANTRIES
Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Parish (multiple locations) - Drive-thru food pantry is open on Tuesdays from 9:30 - 11:30 AM.
- Anyone who lives in St. Louis County can visit the pantry at 120 N Elizabeth St. Bring photo ID, social security numbers for all family members, and proof of residency.
- Only residents of Ferguson can visit the pantry at 106 Church St. Bring photo ID, social security numbers for all family members, and proof of residency.
First Baptist Church of Ferguson (333 N Florissant Rd) - Call 314-521-1515 for more information.
Hope Church (5555 St. Louis Mills Blvd) - Opens up food pantry and clothing closet 15 minutes after church services on Sundays.
Northminster Food Card Program (401 Darst Rd) - Available for Ferguson residents only. Open the third Wednesday of the month from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Bring photo ID and utility bill as proof of residence. Call 314-522-8542 for more information.
St. Stephen's Church (33 N Clay) - Open Tuesdays and Saturdays from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Families can receive food once a month. Call 314-521-0138 for more information.
TEAM (265 St. Catherine) - Open Monday-Friday from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM and Saturday from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM for Hazelwood and Florissant residents only. Must call 314-831-0897 to make an appointment.
You can also visit foodpantries.org to search for other food pantries in your area.
ST. LOUIS AREA FOODBANK
St. Louis Area Foodbank has a Food Pantry Link to help identify food pantries in your area.
St. Louis Area Foodbank also operating mobile markets at locations in various areas throughout St. Louis. If you or someone you know has a vehicle, you can visit one of the Emergency Mobile Food Distributions. These events are set up to be drive-through food distributions. Please have an ID and arrive early. No need to leave your vehicle. Volunteers and staff will put food in your car. Please make sure you have space in your vehicle for the food items and that you not leave your vehicle during the distribution. A complete list of dates, times, and locations can be found on their Events Page.
News and Current Events
News and Current Events
Close the Gap Grant Program
Contacts
For more information or questions about how we can help, feel free to contact one of our social workers listed below.
DISTRICT SOCIAL WORKERS
Teresa M. Davis (314) 422-5932 or tdavis4@fergflor.org
Lori Gordon (557) 225-8729 or lgordon@fergflor.org
Bree Moore (314) 778-1581 or brmoore@fergflor.org
Bree works with students attending the Restoration and Wellness Center.
Andrea Boaz - aboaz@fergflor.org
SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKERS
School Social Workers
- Halls Ferry Elementary School
- Johnson-Wabash Sixth Grade Center
- Wedgwood Sixth Grade Center
- Cross Keys Middle School
- Ferguson Middle School
- STEAM Academy Middle School
- McCluer High School
- McCluer North High School
Halls Ferry Elementary School
Halls Ferry Elementary School
Samarya Hall - shall1@fergflor.org
Johnson-Wabash Sixth Grade Center
Johnson-Wabash Sixth Grade Center
Jessica Probert (314) 524-0280 or jprobert@fergflor.org
Wedgwood Sixth Grade Center
Wedgwood Sixth Grade Center
Alexandrea Rucker (314) 669-6097 or arucker@fergflor.org
Cross Keys Middle School
Cross Keys Middle School
Beverly Woody (314) 506-9700, x5765 or bwoody@fergflor.org
Ferguson Middle School
Ferguson Middle School
Keely Tompoles (314) 506-9667 or ktompoles@fergflor.org
STEAM Academy Middle School
STEAM Academy Middle School
Shanice Whitney (314) 824-2422, x1112 or swhitney@fergflor.org
McCluer High School
McCluer High School
Jasmine Evans (314) 506-9516 or jevans2@fergflor.org
Sanette Lawson, MSW (314) 506-9400 or slawson@fergflor.org
Crystal Robinson, BSW (314) 506-9436 or crobinson1@fergflor.org
Mr. Binford, MSW, LSW (314) 506-9472 or tbinford@fergflor.org
McCluer North High School
McCluer North High School
Amani Howard (314) 506-9225 or ahoward1@fergflor.org
Sherrian (Ms. Sherri) Nicholson (314) 506 - 9326 or snicholson@fergflor.org
SOCIAL WORKERS FOR STUDENTS-IN-TRANSITION
Janie Burse (314) 824-2036 or jburse@fergflor.org
Janie works with families that are enrolled in the district under the McKinney-Vento Act.
Yolanda Rodgers-Garvin (314) 824-2045 or yrodgers-garvin@fergflor.org
Yolanda works with families that are enrolled in the district under Foster Care and the McKinney-Vento Act.
