Avail yourself of the social service network set up by FCPS

Sometimes there are unique family circumstances that would prevent a student from performing up to his potential. Frederick County Public Schools has established the Community Agency School Services program (CASS) which partners with public and private organizations, and local governments to provide families with accessible and affordable resources in their communities. These resources include:

• Food
• Mental Health Services
• Substance Abuse Services
• Family Violence

CASS coordinators have offices in 9 school communities. Families are welcome to make contact with a CASS coordinator on their own but it is more common for the school to contact the parent when they notice that a student is struggling with his/her work. The CAAS coordinator will then make an assessment of the needs of the family and refer them to the appropriate agency/agencies. CASS coordinators can also accompany family members to the agencies that offer the appropriate service and introduce them to the agents there.