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Student & Family Assistance

Student & Family Assistance

Homeless Liaison

The Collierville Schools District Social Worker serves as the Homeless Liaison under the McKinney-Vento Act. The social worker is able to assist families that qualify as homeless with support, resources, needs and community referrals in addition to school enrollment and transportation to the school as needed. If you have questions, please reach out to Julie Johnson for further assistance.

Foster Care Liaison

The District Social Worker serves as the Foster Care Liaison between the district and the Shelby County Department of Children’s Services. The social worker works with the DCS Educational Specialist to hold Best Interest Determination (BID) meetings and determine needs as identified by the family, school, or DCS. The social worker is able to support the student and foster family with resources, needs and referrals. If you have questions, please reach out to Julie Freeman for further assistance.

Mental Health Assistance

Social Workers work closely with school counselors to support the mental health of our students. Social Workers can also help direct you to free services in the community, offer guidance in exploring insurance options, and research opportunities that fit your family’s requested needs. If you have questions, please reach out to Julie Johnson for further assistance.

Financial Assistance

If your family is in a season where you need financial assistance due to job loss, relocation, health issues, or other unforeseen circumstances, please reach out to the district social worker at your school. We understand that these challenging times can also lead to difficulties with housing, shared residency, or homelessness. The social worker can become involved to assist in connecting your family with resources or referrals to community partners.

Resource Assistance

If your family is in need of any assistance with resources, please reach out to the district social worker at your child's school to further discuss your needs. The Collierville Schools Family Resource Center houses supplies including school supplies, backpacks, personal hygiene products, laundry supplies, emergency food bags, and more. We also work with community partners to assist with many other needs. If you have any questions, please reach out to  Bailee Vick for further assistance.

Other Areas of Assistance

We know that every family’s situation is unique and the probability of listing all areas of assistance would not be possible. The social workers are here to assist you in accessing and utilizing school and community resources. Even if the assistance you need is not listed, please reach out and we can still help!