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School social workers describe family‑centered interventions, rising referrals and community partnerships

Forsyth County Board of Education - Work Session · November 12, 2025
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The district’s school social work team reported thousands of parent contacts and referrals in the first quarter, with 3,504 parent contacts, 434 home visits, 1,000+ economic‑aid interventions and partnerships with McKinney‑Vento and local agencies; staff stressed family‑focused approaches to remove barriers to learning.

Shannon Crook and Britney Berto presented the school social worker team’s work and data to the board on Nov. 11, describing the team’s role in removing barriers to student learning by connecting home, school and community services.

Crook said the team serves between…

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