Social Work Corner

           

I'm tasked with assisting you and your family through each school year until you graduate from McFatter Technical College and High School. As barriers arise, I hope to support you in achieving academic and social emotional success by connecting the home, school and community.

How can I help?

My goal is to work collaboratively with administration as I partner directly with parents, students, and teachers to assist students in reaching their full potential. Through confidential consultation, I am available to assist our students and families in the following:

*Crisis Intervention           

*Mental Health Concerns            

*Grief and Loss Support  

*Family Supports            

*Community Resources referrals

*Support Social Emotional Learning  

*Educational Support           

*Attendance

 

Universal Student Questions

Q: Who are your school support staff?

A: School Social Worker, School Counselor, Family Counselor, Teachers, and Administrators.

 

Q: When do I contact them for help?

A: As soon as you have identified a problem or issue.

 

Q: I think I will be a bother if I ask for help?

A: Never. Students are the focus and no problem is too great or too small.

 

After Hours Crisis Supports:

*First Call for Help – Dial 211

*Broward County Public Schools Mental Health Hotline 754-321-HELP (4357)

* National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

* For Immediate Assistance – Dial 911

*Teen Space- 2-1-1 or 954-567-836 (TEEN)- are the numbers that youth can call to share experiences and get support when they feel they can't go to anyone else. Thi Teen Helpline is a 24 hour, 7 days a week, free and anonymous service for teens that need information or simply a listening ear. 

 

Contact me:

Email address: karrahsterling.fort@browardschools.com

Phone: 754-321-5778

Fax: 754-321-5980

Let’s have a great school year, and I look forward to meeting each one of you. 

 

Karrah Fort, MAED, MSW, LCSW 

School Social Worker