RPS Student and Family Support

Multiple schools and sessions

And working from home has added stress for families everywhere.

But the rochester public school district has solutions to help families.

Kimt news 3's maleeha kamal has more on the story.

Right now the rochester public schools district is making mental health one of their top prioities.

Brooke werneburgs three children are missing the interaction of in?

"*person learning.

Nats: "i guess i'm seeing a lack of motivation."

It troubles this devoted mother to see her children struggle to excel in areas in which they once thrived.

Youngsters of all ages are having a hard time adjusting during the back and forth changes in learning models.

These changes have been a huge distraction for students across the board.

The district recognizes that the shift in learning has taken a toll on families.

"we have our counselors, social workers, head school psychologist available to meet with students."

... dennis moody oversees student services for the rochester public schools.

For her its personal.

She has four children of her own.

She's determined to create a support system for families.

She's dedicated to creating more mental health services to help families cope.

"so at school it may be that we are working with somebody to think about what are the coping strategies we can use, how can i help to relate to others, how can i manage that conflict at home with my family, how can i stay motivated to do my work.

So its not necessarily that they have a mental health but that we are all needing to develope some new skills in order to manage this new set orf circumstances.

" these resources give werneburg comfort.

These sources that are made available can certainly help people at different points.

And certainly there is a right fit for each person.

At the same time also not stigmatize that someone might be riverside elementary school , harriet bishop elementary school and gage elementary school are all participating in these sessions.