Nancy Zamora Manager of Social Work
Claudia Puebla RUSD School Social Worker

RUSD offers a variety of services through the School Social Worker Office as a way of continually working towards empowering students to become self-sufficient and healthy young adults. The purpose of the School Social Worker is to serve as a link between families, school staff, and community agencies in providing support to students and families. Responsibilities and services include:

Step-by-Step Peer Program-Group of RHS students participate in activities and projects that focus on improving their school and community.

Crisis Intervention-Provide immediate services in emergency situations to students & families

Support Groups-Open groups that facilitate discussion of topics of interest such as: Teen Pregnancy, Parenting, Parent-Teen Communication, and others support groups TBA.

Student Meetings -Assist students in coping with challenges and struggles (short term service only-if more in-depth service needed community referral will be made).

Family Meetings-collaborate with family members to strengthen family bonds and communication

Community Referrals-Serve as an intercessor for students and their family in dealing the school system, community agencies and institutions

Supervision of Interns- Supervise on-going activities of social work interns from California State University, Stanislaus