Welcome to Hart County!

Welcome to Hart County! I'm Missy Vaughn, your School Social Worker. I'm here to support you and your family across all 5 schools in our district. My role is unique-I focus on helping parents and students find effective solutions to challenges that may be affecting academic performance or social adjustment. My aim is to build strong relationships with students and families, working together to overcome barriers and ensure academic success. Let's help our  students FINISH WHAT THEY START!   

Office: (706) 856-7231

Mobile: (706)371-5106

Email: missy.vaughn@hart.k12.ga.us

School Social Work Services

WHY do today's schools need School Social Workers? 

Today's children face a multitude of social forces that can hinder their success as students. The family unit is evolving, and until it stabilizes, in any form, children's unmet physical and emotional needs will continue to disrupt their learning and adjustment in school. This is where the School Social Worker plays a crucial role, helping to bridge the gap and ensure our students can thrive academically and socially. 

WHO are School Social Workers? 

School Social Workers are trained mental health professionals with a degree in social work who provide services related to a person's social, emotional, and life adjustment to school and society. They are the link between the home, school, and community, providing direct as well as indirect services to students, families, and school personnel to promote and support students' academic and social success. 

What are some of the services that School Social Workers provide? 

Services provided by School Social Worker

• Advocate for students and families to obtain optimal educational opportunities
• Assess the needs of students, families & school staff for appropriate interventions
• Inform parents of attendance laws, consequences of non-compliance and court involvement
• Aid schools and families with strategies to encourage attendance
• Respond to crises by providing support and resources for families and staff
• Collaborate with outside agencies to identify resources for families
• Interact with school staff to promote social, emotional & academic growth for students.
• Maintain current knowledge of school social work practices
• Actively serve on community-based multi-disciplinary teams
• Act as system liaison for child abuse and neglect cases
• Provide guidance and short-term counseling to students and families
• McKinney-Vento liaison
• Education of Migratory Children contact
• Foster Care Point of Contact