The HERO Program: A Case for School Social Work Services

Discusses the Home, Education, Readiness, and Opportunity (HERO) program developed in 1993 to address the educational needs faced by homeless school-age children. This article argues that educational services must be accompanied by psychological supports and that these are best served by school soci...

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Published in:Social work in education 2000, Vol.22 (3), p.177
Main Authors: Davey, Timothy L, Penuel, William R, Allison-Tant, Elizabeth, Rosner, Andrew M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic Achievement
Attendance
Elementary Secondary Education
Homeless People
School Social Workers
Student Needs
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Summary:Discusses the Home, Education, Readiness, and Opportunity (HERO) program developed in 1993 to address the educational needs faced by homeless school-age children. This article argues that educational services must be accompanied by psychological supports and that these are best served by school social workers. (Author/MKA)
ISSN:0162-7961