Why we do it.
School Social Workers are the vital link between the home, school, and community. Our services to students, families and school personnel promote and support students’ academic, social, emotional and behavioral success. We strive to protect and strengthen this work through advocacy, building relationships, and offering high-quality professional development.
What we do.
Advocacy
Build Relationships
We establish an maintain collaborative relationships with local, state and national educational, mental health, medical, juvenile justice, and child welfare entities.
Professional Development
Support Legislation
Recent News
CNN: US schools now have more security guards than social workers
Federal Mental Health Grant
A mental health grant that may help with districts hiring School Social Workers. Application for Federal Grant Issued_06419
read moreSSWAA ACTION ALERT AND MIGRANT CHILDREN’S HUMAN RIGHTS STATEMENT
Our nation is in the midst of a Human Rights Crisis. As you are all aware, recent news reports over the past few days have shed light on the deplorable conditions of the Detention Facilities holding Migrant Children. The current border crisis stems from the Trump...
read moreUpcoming Congressional Briefing
Wednesday, June 12th at 3:30 PM, Rayburn Office Building An upcoming Congressional Briefing where a panel of experts will discuss “The Impact of Weapons and Violence on Schools and Surrounding Communities”. This Congressional Briefing is being held Wednesday June 12,...
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MHA's 2019 Back to School Toolkit will be available for download on this page on August 23, 2019. This year's toolkit will provide information and resources for adults and young people about the issues of stress and loneliness, which may lead to symptoms of mental health conditions if not addressed....