Children Assistance Resource Evaluation
The CARE Team is a way to identify high risk students who are having persistent school-related problems. It is a method for intervening and referring those students to appropriate community services who are experiencing difficulties associated with drugs and alcohol and/or mental health issues.
The heart of this program is a core group of school personnel who are certifiably trained to identify problems areas and make appropriate referrals. It is not a treatment program.
Students can be referred by other students, parents, teachers, guidance counselors, or administrators. A referral form can be picked up in the guidance or nurse's offices and in the health classrooms. Referrals are confidential.