How do they match: Child, Family, and School Social Workers

  • Address legal issues, such as child abuse and discipline, assisting with hearings and providing testimony to inform custody arrangements.
  • Collect supplementary information needed to assist client, such as employment records, medical records, or school reports.
  • Counsel individuals, groups, families, or communities regarding issues including mental health, poverty, unemployment, substance abuse, physical abuse, rehabilitation, social adjustment, child care, or medical care.
  • Refer clients to community resources for services, such as job placement, debt counseling, legal aid, housing, medical treatment, or financial assistance, and provide concrete information, such as where to go and how to apply.

  • Advise clients or community groups on health issues.
  • Arrange physical or mental health services for clients.
  • Collect information about clients.
  • Interview clients to gather information about their backgrounds, needs, or progress.