An ECFST is comprised of a school social worker and a counselor or psychologist at each designated school site.

Their primary responsibilities are:

• Identify and assess unmet social, mental health, emotional and developmental factors that affect academic performance and functioning
• Help families develop teams of support from family and community members who are committed to the child's success
• Facilitate Child & Family Support Team Meetings
• Provide student and family support services at school and at home
• Facilitate "Why Try" Groups in each school

•   It is appropriate to refer a child when you see potential warning signs for behavioral/mental health issues

•   Consult with a ECFST member at your school if you have any concerns

•   Referrals can be made by anyone concerned about a child (parent, teacher, school administrator, etc.)

•   Students and families can refer themselves

•   Upon referral, the Child & Family Support Team will discuss concerns with the family and an assessment will be completed to determine what services will be needed to promote success

The ECFST uses the "Why Try" program with at-risk youth.

•   "Why Try" is a program designed to help students who are at-risk for failure and lack motivation.

•   This program is evidence based

•   It relies on:

-   visual analogies

-   kinetic activities

-   journaling

-   music

•   This program can be used in groups and in individual counseling.

Elizabeth Miller,
School Social Worker

Shannon Cox,
School Counselor

Kelly Sterling,
School Social Worker  

Shannon Cox,
School Counselor

Dan Beatty,
School Social Worker

Victoria Lewis,
School Counselor