School Social Work Services

The social workers in the West Ada School District are dedicated to supporting students and their families. As trained and licensed social workers, we serve as a vital connection among home, school, and community. Our mission is to foster students' academic achievements, bolster family stability, and enhance overall well-being.

West Ada School Social Workers deliver both direct and indirect services to students, families, and school staff. Our services include, but are not limited to:

  • Assisting families in accessing school and community resources

  • Advocacy for necessary resources and services to address the needs of students and families within home, school, and community environments

  • Case management services for students and families

  • Serving as liaisons for homeless students within the district

  • Addressing barriers to learning and school success

Our commitment is to ensure that every student has the support they need to thrive both academically and personally.

Are You Experiencing Homelessness?

The Social Workers in West Ada work with the school and district to ensure that students experiencing homelessness have equal access to education and educational related activities. To learn more about the McKinney Vento Program, click the link below.

know your rights: The Mckinney vento act. The McKinney Vento Act protects eligible students and families experiencing homelessness or in temporary housing . ARE you in a temporary living situation?  You may be eligible if any of these reflect your living situation: Doubled up with others due to economic hardship, Living in a motel, living in a campground, living in a shelter, unsheltered in a car, park, abandoned building, etc. Contact your school counselor or social worker.

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Summer Meal Sites

Summer Meal Sites: Meridian Middle, Desert Sage, Peregrine,  Eagle Library, Fuller Park, Hunter's Creek Park, Julius Kliener Park, Tully Park. Park locations are lunch only and run Jun3 2nd-August 1st from 12:00pm-12:45pm. Meridian Middle June 2nd - June 27th, breakfast 9:45am-10:30am, lunch 11:50am-1:15pm. Deser Sage June 2nd - August 1st. Breakfast 8am-8:30am, Lunch 12pm-12:45pm. Peregrine Elementary Breakfast 8:30-9am, lunch 11:30am-12:15pm. Adul tmeals are $5, free for children 1-18.

Spanish Language Program for Kids

Sprout academy thursday may 1 - june 12 2025, 3:30pm - 5:30om, Family Advocates Office 9777 W CHinden Blvd. Sprout is a fun hands on after school program where kids explore new skills, make friends, and build confidence! Learn Spanish this summer with the spanish language program for kids ages 6-10. Lee PEsky Learning Center. Registration open until April 28th, 2025.

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Social Work Directory

If you or your student is in need of resources, please connect with your school's social worker. Below is a list of our social workers and their assigned schools.

Annie Caparoso

LCSW

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Anne Edwards

LMSW

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Brooke Cavecche

LMSW

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Cora Kaestner

LMSW

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Stephanie Koopman

LMSW

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Shannon Shayne

LMSW

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Molly Patchin

LMSW

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