Child, Family, and School Social Workers

Overview

Child, Family, and School Social Workers provide social services and assistance to improve the social and psychological functioning of children and their families and to maximize the family well-being and the academic functioning of children. They may assist parents, arrange adoptions, and find foster homes for abandoned or abused children. In schools, they address problems such as teenage pregnancy, misbehavior, and truancy.

They may also advise teachers.

• Provide social services and assistance to improve the social and psychological functioning of children and their families and to maximize family well-being and the academic functioning of children.
• Assist parents, arrange adoptions, and find foster homes for abandoned or abused children.
• Address school-related issues such as teenage pregnancy, misbehavior, and truancy.
• Advise teachers as needed.

• $1 – $30,000
• $30,001 – $50,000
• $50,001 – $100,000
• The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.

$54,880 per year

National average salary

The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as child, family, and school social workers.