Family Counseling
The family therapists address a variety of family and emotional problems in counseling and provide therapy for individuals and families free of charge. When someone experiences emotional difficulty, they may suffer repercussions that lead to problems in their general daily functioning. For students, this is often evident in the academic arena. Frequently school-related problems may be symptomatic of those troubles. The family therapists also address problems related to trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, stress management, communication skills, personal issues, and many more.
Dear Families,
It is my hope that everyone is adjusting to our temporary “new normal”. Your safety and well-being is of importance to all of us and we want to provide you with the necessary resources during this time. If for any reason, your living arrangements have changed, feel free to reach out to Kimberly R. Perry, our school social worker at Kimberly.perry@browardschools.com. Mrs. Perry serves as our H.E.A.R.T designee for Nova High. H.E.A.R.T. (Homeless Education Assistance Resource Education Team) is here to assist you as one of our goals is to remove any barriers that might prevent students experiencing homelessness from succeeding at school, especially during these difficulty times.
WHAT ASSISTANCE DOES H.E.A.R.T. PROVIDE?
- Transportation coordination for students to remain in their school origin if feasible (school last attended)
- Access to school supplies and uniform items (if necessary)
- Free school meals o Referrals to school and community- based services (e.g. School Social Work Services, Family Counseling, Medical, Dental, and Mental Health Services)
- Assistance with retrieving immunization records and state of Florida birth certificates
- Limited access to after school services(K-8)
- Cap and gown rentals at no cost to graduating high school students
- Verification letters needed to apply for college and FAFSA
- Presentations to community agencies and civic groups
Respectfully,
Ms. Olayemi Awofadeju
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