What is a benefit of monthly reports of school social workers?

• A. They decrease budget
• B. School officials become aware of the benefits of having a social worker
• C. They increase student attendance
• D. They reduce teachers' workload

Answer: (B)

Regular monthly reporting provides visibility into what the school social worker does and the impact of those efforts. When reports document referrals, interventions, progress, and collaboration with families and teachers, they show how social-emotional support and coordination help create a safer, more supportive school environment. This evidence helps school officials recognize the value of having a social worker and can strengthen support for the program and its resources.

The other options aren’t direct outcomes of monthly reporting. A change in the overall budget isn’t guaranteed by reporting, and attendance improvements or a lighter teacher workload aren’t immediate or automatic results of simply sharing monthly data. The main benefit is the increased awareness among school leaders of the social work role and its contributions.