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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