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Special Friends Program

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The "Special Friends" is designed to assist in the early detection and prevention of school adjustment problems. Students who are having difficulty adjusting to certain life or school situations are referred to the program by school staff. Upon receiving parental consent, identified students are assigned to meet with a "special friend" for one-half hour each week during which time they will receive a little extra support and encouragement. The "special friend" or child associates are adult volunteers from local universities who are interviewed, trained, and supervised by the program coordinator, school psychologists and social workers. The Special Friends Program takes place during the regular school day from October through May.