There is an invisible problem in West Ada, and our social workers are on the front lines of addressing it. Some facts: over 845 students are experiencing homelessness throughout the district, and 24% of our students experience financial hardship.

Today, we're joined by Shannon Shayne, our Community Schools Lead, and Anne Edwards, a district social worker, who shed light on these crucial aspects of our district.

It's inspiring to learn how our social work team works tirelessly to support our students' social-emotional needs and creates a bridge between families, schools, and community resources – holistic support is key.

To learn more about the role of school social workers, click here.

To discover the impact of community schools in West Ada, click here.

For more on community resources, click here…

www.Findhelpidaho.org

https://211.idaho.gov/.

https://idahofoodbank.org/getfood/

To hear how the West Ada Education Foundation helped one of our homeless students, click here.

Or for more on Ruby’s story click here.

To learn about Avenues for Hope, click here.

For more on Purposity, click here.

To subscribe to West Ada’s YouTube channel, click here.

To learn more about the podcast, or for past episodes click here.

Remember, our social workers and community schools are here to support you. Don't hesitate to reach out if you need assistance.

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