All students in Prince William County Public Schools will be physically and emotionally available for learning in a safe, supportive, and caring environment.
Prince William County Public Schools social workers build on the strengths of each student and empower them to be active participants in their own personal growth. School social workers foster collaborative relationships with parents, school personnel, and the community to promote the understanding of a student's social/emotional and academic needs. They will use best practices and meaningful interventions to address the whole child in today's diverse and changing environment.
School Social Workers are trained mental health professionals with a master's degree in social work from a university accredited by the Council on Social Work Education and are licensed by the Virginia Department of Education.
Children today are increasingly impacted by social forces that can negatively affect their role as students. These negative effects result in unmet physical and emotional needs that interfere with their ability to learn and succeed in school. School social workers facilitate activities and interventions that increase students' motivation to learn and provide a connection for them to their school environment.
School Social Workers serve as the vital link between home, school and community for all students while providing the following services: