Rebecca Smallwood

As Family Support, I spent much of my time working directly with students, teachers and families. My job was to try to identify and address barriers to students being successful in school. Students often come to school and struggle to complete the tasks that are required of them. Vinton County is a rural community with very limited resources. Along with working directly with students, I also helped families find resources to help themselves and their children.

• Engaged with families to identify needs, providing empathetic listening and guidance.
• Coordinated with community organizations to facilitate family support initiatives and programs.
• Assisted families in accessing resources and services to enhance well-being.

• Conducted thorough investigations on cases related to child welfare and support services.
• Collaborated with law enforcement and legal entities to gather critical evidence and testimonies. I worked closely with the prosecutor and often helped put together the case files for court.
• Coordination of services necessary for reunification or family unit stability
• Developed comprehensive reports detailing findings, recommendations, and action plans for case resolution.
• Worked directly with families and children during after crisis situations