CCSD School Social Work Department

🇺🇸 Honoring Our Veterans Today and Every Day 🇺🇸

Today we proudly salute all who have served our country with courage and dedication. Your sacrifice and commitment protect the freedoms we hold dear.

A special thank you to our Cobb County School employees who are also veterans — your continued service in our schools makes a powerful difference every day.

We especially want to recognize our school social worker, Paul Pursell, for his service to our nation and his ongoing dedication to the students and families of Cobb County. Your compassion, leadership, and example of service remind us what it truly means to give back.

💙 Thank you to all our veterans — we honor you today and always.

A Lifetime of Service: Veterans Continue Serving in Cobb Schools veteran, veterans' day, service, military, army, navy, air force, marine, teachers, students, schools, Cobb Schools Veterans continue career of service in the classroom as Cobb celebrates Veterans Day.

Thankful for being part of the April PCA Cobb Strategy Team meeting and we got to meet and hang out with Blue, PCA Georgia's new mascot!

Together, we’re building strategies to strengthen families, prevent child abuse and neglect, and drive real impact on key community issues.

School Social Work Week is almost here – March 2-8, 2025! 🎉 Let’s celebrate the incredible impact of school social workers who uplift our schools and communities every day. Check out our resource hub (link in bio) for banners, press releases, toolkits, and more to help you plan a memorable celebration. Whether you're a school social worker, administrator, or advocate, your voice matters. Don't forget to share your celebration using . Together, let’s amplify the power of school social work! 💙📚

Therapy dogs bring a different kind of strength—the power of calm, connection, and therapeutic support. These incredible dogs provide comfort, emotional support, and healing.
Cobb County Schools has two therapy dog teams supporting our school community.
Let’s recognize and support the need for both working K9s and therapy dogs in keeping our communities safe and emotionally strong! 🐕💙

✨ Supporting Parents Through Self-Care ✨
Parenting is a full-time job, but taking care of yourself is just as important! That’s why Cobb County Schools Raquel Rodriguez established Women’s Wellness Group / Labelle Elementary school to help moms and caregivers recharge, connect, and prioritize their well-being.
When parents take care of themselves, they show up as their best selves for their families.

Over the winter break, Cobb County Schools was blown away by the generosity of our community 7x24 Exchange International ! Thanks to your incredible donations, we're able to provide backpacks filled with essential supplies to those in need. Your kindness is making a real difference, one backpack at a time.

Cooling Shelter Information:

Please be advised that Hope House will open its doors to the Cooling Center in anticipation of the elevated temperature over the next seven days, starting August 7 through August 14, from 12 pm to 6:30 pm. Clients will receive lunch and dinner before their departure. The Hope House shelter is at 1297 Bells Ferry Road, Marietta, GA 30066.


Clients will receive lunch and dinner before their departure. The Hope House shelter is at 1297 Bells Ferry Road, Marietta, GA 30066.

We're still on First Responder Support week here at Nichols Center! And information is POWER! Did you know First Responders are at a much higher risk for mental illness diagnosis? We've talked about PTSD in First Responders this week, now let's approach the topic of depression. Check out the information we've provided. And remember, having a mental health diagnosis can be difficult to accept but you are not alone! Let us help support you on your mental health journey.

when you give a child a book...

Reading and early literacy are the building blocks of a child's future!📚💚

Reading to your child daily significantly expands their vocabulary and sets a strong foundation for future learning. Reading just one picture book a day with them can introduce them to an impressive 78,000 new words over the year. Other benefits consist of increased creativity and imagination, cognitive development support, and improved language skills! 🧠📖

For more information and resources to help promote literacy and improve outcomes for families and children, please visit our Cobb Collaborative Literacy page at cobbcollaborative.org/literacy!

Have a 4-H summer
The 2024 Cobb 4-H summer activities for K-12th grader?
Don't miss out on a "Summer of FUN" with Cobb 4-H
https://extension.uga.edu/content/dam/extension-county-offices/cobb-county/4-h/Summer%20Activities%20Registration%20Form%202024.pdf
Call 770-528-4070 to register or stop by the Cobb Extension office 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday 678 South Cobb Drive, Marietta.

extension.uga.edu

Cobb County School Social Workers have been working diligently this semester providing support and resources to students and families in need within the district! SSW Miller in action removing barriers with a smile!