Six schools in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County School system are Child and Family Support Team schools. The purpose of these teams is to identify and coordinate appropriate services and support for children at risk of school failure or out-of-home placement by addressing the physical, social, legal, emotional and developmental factors that affect academic performance. Teams are composed of a school social worker and a registered nurse. They assess and offer interventions specific to the needs of the student and their family through direct service or referral to appropriate service providers. The teams encourage collaboration with all service providers and the development of a system-of-care on behalf of children and families. Sheila Thorp, Director of School Social Work, is the supervisor of  the CFST social workers.  She can be reached at 336-748-4007, or Email Sheila Thorp. 

Referrals are generated through self referral by students or from school personnel and families.  To submit a referral, please contact the School Social Worker or Nurse at your CFST School.

Schools hosting Child and Family Support Teams and a listing of staff are as follows:

Elementary

Diggs-Latham Elementary: 
SSW: TBA 
Nurse: Email Kamilah Franklin  

Easton Elementary:
SSW: Amy Kelly  Email Amy Kelly   
Nurse: Stacy Payne  Email Stacy Payne

Ibraham Elementary:
SSW: Jennifer Applegate  Email Jennifer Applegate  
Nurse: Shannon Taylor  Email Shannon Taylor  

Middle Schools:  

Philo-Hill Magnet Academy:
SSW: Esmeralda Wyatt  Email Esmeralda Wyatt 
Nurse: Nanette Stahl  Email Nanette Stahl 

High Schools:  

Carver High School:
SSW: Tina Garrett - Email Tina Garrett     
Nurse: Stephanie Smith - Email Stephanie Smith

Parkland High School:                            
SSW: Elizabeth Ball - Email Elizabeth Ball  
Nurse:   Angela Sheek - Email Angela Sheek