Text Box: Home Page: Sherri Thomas Text Box: Communication Communication between parents and the social worker is very important. If you have something you feel you need to share about how your child is doing or an event that occurred at home, please let me know right away. If you have any questions about what is happening at school in relation to social work, please feel free to ask any time. I am at another building on Mondays and will not be returning phone calls on that day. I love to communicate via email so feel free to drop me a line about what is happening with your child. Text Box: Office: 308 Work phone: 847-963-5955 Fax: 847-963-5906 E-mail: thomass@ccsd15.net Text Box: Community Resources If you are in need of resources such as food, monetary support to pay utilities, or emergency housing, the Palatine Township is the best resource in our area. They will make an appointment with you for an intake where they go through your resources and income. Then they will let you know what resources and funds are available to your family. Their number is 847-358-6700. Other great resources available in our area: The Bridge: Youth and family counseling agency. 847-359-7490 Center of Concern: Provides family and individual counseling, housing, financial, and legal assistance. 847-823-0453 Text Box: Check out these interesting web sites for families! http://www.Cec.sped.org - Council for Exceptional Children - information about disabilities http://www.Mentalhealth.com - Information on disorders such as Autism, OCD, and Tourette's Syndrome http://www.Parentpals.com - Links to parent friendly newsletters about a variety of topics http://www.stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov- Bullying prevention http://preventthebite.com/ - Dog bite prevention website by Palatine’s own Kelly Voigt http://www.gocitykids.com – Go City Kids which gives reviews of different family friendly activities in Chicago Text Box: Social Work Services I am here in the district in order to provide whatever help your child needs so that he/she has a successful school year. I often see children who have difficulty managing their emotions, who are upset about a family situation and have difficulty focussing on school, who have difficulty making or keeping friends, or who have difficulty maintaining appropriate behavior in the classroom. If you believe your child may be in need of Social Work Services, please contact your child’s teacher to discuss the situation or contact me directly. Either one of us would be happy to help.