At Forest Home Avenue School, we are focused on our students’ personal and social well-being along with their academic success. We work with our community partners to support our students in the classroom and beyond.
Student Support Team
Our student support team is here to help you!
Rachel Caven
School Psychologist
cavenra@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
(414) 902-6231
Nicole Alfaro
School Social Worker
alfaronm@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
(414) 902-6230
Beth Berndt
School Support Teacher
guendebm@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
(414) 902-6242
School Psychologists can help you with:
- Talking about any way that you are feeling during difficult times
- Finding ways to cope or deal with any emotions
- Helping set goals and figure out how to do your best learning
School Social Workers can help you with:
- Finding ways to cope or deal with emotions you may have during difficult times
- Provide resources to other people/places that can help you or your family if you need anything
Self Supports
For emergencies, please click here and contact one of the following resources for immediate assistance:
- Milwaukee Police Department
911 (Emergency) | 414-933-4444 (Non-emergency) - IMPACT 2-1-1
Call 211 or text your area code to TXT-211 [414-211] - Crisis Text Line
Text “HOME” to 741741 and a live, trained Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds, all from the secure online platform. The volunteer Crisis Counselor will help you move from a hot moment to a cool moment. - Milwaukee County Crisis Hotline
- 414-257-7222
- Individuals seeking assistance can talk with a professional who is able to provide counseling, information and referrals to community resources. Also assists agencies and individuals working with suicidal individuals and/or people in crisis.
- Children’s Mobile Treatment Team (previously called MUTT) 24-hour crisis intervention services in Milwaukee
- 414-257-7621
- A telephone and mobile crisis service for children and adolescents (to age 18). Will answer questions and concerns about your child by phone or by meeting with you and your child in the community or at home.
- The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255) - Suicide Prevention Hopeline
1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
Mindfulness
I am in control of me/Regulation
Connecting with ourselves and others/Restorative Practices
Internet Safety
Self-care/Compassion
Getting along/Making Friends/Social Skills
Resources
Students can work on school projects and lessons at home using the staff reviewed-and-approved websites and apps below. These online learning resources reinforce core academic content and provide games and exercises so students can apply their new knowledge and skills. Contact your child’s teacher for more information about accessing these resources at home.