Linkages to Learning

    The Linkages to Learning Program is "a collaborative school-based health and human service partnership of public and private agencies, schools, families, and communities."

    Mission

    "To improve the well-being of children and their families through a collaborative delivery of school-based services that address the social, economic, health, and academic success of a child."

    • Ana Schmitz, Site Coordinator - 301-284-4162  x1072
    • Kathy Wilcox, Case Manager - 301-284-4163  x1073
    • Luz Peressi, Case Manager - 301-284-4164  x1074
    • Kate Campion Mental Health Therapist - 301-284-4161  x1076
    • Lori Altman, SBHC Nurse - 301-284-4130  x1041
    • Sara Zavala, Health Room Technician - 301-284-4130  x1015
    • Jennifer Sumner, School Counselor - 301-284-4150  x1033
    • Katie DiGiulian, School Counselor - 301-284-4150  x1023
    • Lori Lucas, Nurse Practitioner - 301-284-4130  x1044
    • Haifa Krakaur, HHS-LTL Supervisor - 240-277-1291
    • Jimena Lazarte, LTL-FSA Student Intern - 301-284-4161  x1075

    Mental Health Services

    • Mental health assessment
    • Individual child and family therapy
    • Prevention and therapy groups
    • Therapeutic recreation

    Social Services and Case Management

    • Family needs assessment
    • Assistance obtaining clothes, furniture, food, housing, etc.
    • Assistance with legal, employment, and immigration issues.
    • Crisis intervention (utilizes cut-off, evictions, domestic violence, etc.)
    • Assistance accessing daycare, summer, and recreational programs.

    Educational Support Service

    • Computer classes for parents (Summer)
    • Parent Educational Group (Wednesday 9:30 to 11:30 AM)
    • Community Exchange Network (Backpacks, Food and Holiday assistance)
    • After school programs (Dance club, Girls on the Run and Tutoring)

    Medical Health Care Services

    • Sick care and well child examinations
    • Immunizations
    • Lab testing
    • Prescriptions
    • Hearing and Vision screening