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Fostoria City Schools
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District School Social Work Services
The District School Social Worker supports students, families, and staff by addressing academic, social, emotional, and behavioral needs. Serving as a vital bridge between home, school, and the community, we help remove barriers so every student can thrive.
Core Support Areas
Student Support
Provides direct guidance, crisis intervention, mental health check-ins, and social-emotional growth strategies.
Family Connection
Partners directly with households to address learning barriers, strengthen relationships, and secure basic needs.
School Alliance
Collaborates with teachers, counselors, and school leadership to cultivate positive, inclusive, and safe classrooms.
Community Advocacy
Links families with essential local resources, legal advocates, healthcare providers, and community partners.
"We advocate for every student by providing the stability and care needed to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally."
Specialized Family Programs
Caring Closet
Imagine for Youth
District-wide access to essential clothing, hygiene supplies, and school items.
McKinney-Vento Support
Assists families in temporary housing or experiencing homelessness to ensure enrollment and stability.
Foster Care Liaison
Coordinates enrollment stability and vital resource access for children in foster placements.
Handle With Care
Coordinates with first responders to provide immediate trauma-informed school support after a crisis.
Prevention & Mentoring
Provides direct wellness programs, mentoring connections, and basic needs support for student groups.
Get Connected
Tonya Hinke
District School Social Worker
419-435-8163 ext 1004
thinke@fostoriaschools.org