Resources (Links and more)

These resources offer a wide range of support for students and families, covering mental health, family services, academic planning, crisis support, and more. Including these on the website will ensure that visitors have access to valuable tools and information to help address their various needs.

Helpful Links:

Tier 2 Services (Social Worker):

• Attendance Works: Strategies for Improving Attendance: https://www.attendanceworks.org
• Behavioral Intervention Plans: https://www.pbis.org/resource/behavior-intervention-plans-bips 

Tier 3 Services (Social Worker):

•  National Association of Social Workers: School Social Work Resources: https://www.socialworkers.org/Practice/School-Social-Work
• Individualized Education Program (IEP) Resources: https://www.understood.org/en/articles/iep-basics

Truancy and Attendance Compliance:

• Florida Statute §1003.21: School attendance requirements; exemptions. http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=1000-1099/1003/Sections/1003.21.html

• Florida Statute §1003.24: Parents’ responsibility for attendance of children; attendance policies; reporting. http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=1000-1099/1003/Sections/1003.24.html

• Florida Statute §1003.26: Enforcement of school attendance; public school child welfare; reporting and referral process. http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=&URL=1000-1099/1003/Sections/1003.26.html

• Florida Department of Education’s Attendance Information: http://www.fldoe.org/schools/family-community/activities-programs/attendance.stml

• Attendance Works: Information and tools to improve attendance.
  https://www.attendanceworks.org

• Florida Department of Education’s Attendance Information: State guidelines and resources related to school attendance.
  http://www.fldoe.org/schools/family-community/activities-programs/attendance.stml

Other Helpful links: 

Mental Health and Wellness

• Mental Health America: Provides resources and support for mental health concerns.
  https://www.mhanational.org

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Offers free and confidential support for people in distress.
  https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org
  Phone: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): Resources for mental health and substance use disorders.
  https://www.samhsa.gov

Family Support

• Parenting Support Resources: Tips and resources for effective parenting strategies.
  https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/preventing/promoting/parenting

• Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence: Support and resources for those affected by domestic violence.
  http://www.fcadv.org
  Phone: 1-800-500-1119

• Florida KidCare: Low-cost health insurance for children in Florida.
  https://www.floridakidcare.org

Academic and Career Planning

• BigFuture by The College Board: College and career planning resources.
  https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org

• Occupational Outlook Handbook: Information on various careers, including education requirements and salary expectations.
  https://www.bls.gov/ooh

Crisis Support

• Crisis Text Line: Free, 24/7 support for those in crisis. Text "HELLO" to 741741.
  https://www.crisistextline.org

• National Domestic Violence Hotline: Immediate assistance and resources for those facing domestic violence.
  https://www.thehotline.org
  Phone: 1-800-799-7233