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Social WorkersAmy Behnke, MSW - Osage and Hamilton Elementary SchoolsMarguerite Stephens, MSW - Kresson and Signal Hill Elementary SchoolsThe primary responsibility of a school social worker is to participate as part of a multi-disciplinary team to determine if students are eligible for special education and related services. We meet with parents to complete social assessments as part of the comprehensive Child Study Team evaluation. Other responsibilities include:Case Management; Community Liaison /Outreach; Host Parent Programs; Newsletter; Consult and collaborate with Teachers and Parents; Counseling as a related service included in the child's IEP.
HELPFUL RESOURCES:- New Jersey Department of Human Services Website-comprehensive listing of all agencies providing services to families and children in New Jersey.
- Graduate Aging Out of the School System
- Kids First! Coalition for Quality Children's Media- non-profit, voluntary collaboration between educators, child advocacy organizations and media industry.
- Family Education Network-features a wide range of topics and articles on children.
- Kids Health-up to date, parent friendly information on children's health and resources.
- National Center for Homeless Education-1-800-308-2145
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Mental Health Association for Southwest New Jersey-856-966-6767.
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New Jersey Department of Education- http://www.state.nj.us/education/
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NJ 2-1-1 resource for health and human services, available 24/7 www.nj211.org
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Behavioral Health Services - 1-877-652-7624 (PerformCare) www.nj.gov/dcf
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To report suspected child abuse/neglect - 1-877-NJABUSE www.nj.gov/dcf
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Crisis Services (Steininger Behavioral Care Services) - 856-428-HELP (4357)
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Info about insurance coverage for Autism and Developmental Disabilities http://www.state.nj.us/health/fhs/eis/documents/autism_dd_insurance_factsheet.pdf
