The Tift County School Social Workers’ mission is to advocate within the home, school, and community in ways that empower and support all students to achieve educational success.

 What does a School Social Worker do?

 The School Social Worker works with schools, students and families to eliminate barriers to successful learning.

• Develops and identifies resources for students and families

• Assists families in crisis or those with emergency needs.

• Acts as a liaison/link between the School, the home, and the community

The School Social Worker acts as liaison/link between the School, the Home, and the Community.

• Advocates on behalf of children and families with agencies and community resources.

• Consults with numerous community agencies including the following:

• Juvenile Court

• Department of Family and Children’s Services

• Various Counseling Centers

• Department of Juvenile Justice

• Behavioral Health Services

• Tift County Commission on Children and Youth

• PattiCake House

• Ruth’s Cottage

• Brother Charlie’s

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Charles Spencer, J.T. Reddick, Len Lastinger, and Matt Wilson Elementary Schools:

April Holmes, aholmes@tiftschools.com

 Annie Belle Clark, G.O. Bailey, Northside, and Omega Elementary Schools:

Thomas Stevens, thomas.stevens@tiftschools.com

 Eighth Street Middle and Northeast Middle Schools :

Susan Swift, susan.swift@tiftschools.com

 Tift County High School and 6th Street Academy:

Haley Dillard, haley.dillard@tiftschools.com