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Ms. Abrahatzion Z. Habtu
Email: abrahatzion.habtu@slps.org
Click the link above to message me directly.
Social worker Message:
Welcome to Carnahan High School of the Future. As a School Social worker I provide a link between home, school and the community. As a member of the educational team at Carnahan I promote and support our scholars with their social-emotional needs and their academics successes.
The District's hotline for general questions is 314-437-8430.
The District’s direct hotline for students and parents requiring social and emotional support is: 314-345-6900 or studentservices@slps.org.
CHILD WELLBEING:
- The Missouri Child Abuse/Neglect Hotline is available to report any suspicions of child abuse or neglect. Call 800-392-3738.
- The National Child Traumatic Stress Network has resources for helping children and families cope with social distancing and to prevent panic. NCTSN's parent/caregiver guide to help families cope with COVID-19 is available here.
- Additionally, the CDC has published guidelines on how to talk to children about COVID-19.
- PBS KIDS for Parents offers information, activities, and tips for parents, including this resource on "How to Talk to Your Kids About Coronavirus."
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES:
- BHR (Behavioral Health Response) offers confidential telephone counseling to people in mental health crises, as well as mobile outreach services, community referral services and critical incident stress management: 314-469-6644, bhrstl.org
Biography:
I was born in Eritrea located in East Africa. Selam means “hello” in Tigrinya a language spoken in Eritrea. I immigrated to the United State at a young age. I am married and my husband Yemane and I are blessed with three wonderful children. I graduated from the University of Missouri-St. Louis in 2004 with a Masters in Social Work. I have been working for the St. Louis Public School since 1997. My hobbies are traveling, cooking, reading and spending time with my family and friends.
