Sarah Fruhauff is a Licensed Social Worker who specializes in working with children through young adults and their families. She received her Masters of Social Work from George Williams College of Aurora University in 2018. She has experience in community case management for adults with disabilities as well as working with students in the school setting. As a school social worker, Sarah primarily worked with students with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, anxiety and depression, ADHD, learning disabilities, medical conditions, as well as students transitioning into adulthood.

Sarah is a calm and empathetic listener who is passionate about supporting each family’s unique situation and concerns. She seeks to partner with parents and guardians as well as collaborate with schools and community resources to best support the child’s overall social-emotional wellbeing.

While using a gentle and compassionate approach, Sarah uses trauma-informed and evidence-based strategies to develop skills and tools needed to overcome obstacles and stressors impacting the child and family. Sarah uses the child’s strengths in building resilience and coping skills to tolerate daily challenges through unexpected events. She believes in enhancing skills such as social skills, problem-solving, resolving conflict, increasing self-esteem, academic motivation, identifying feelings, as well as managing emotions and behavior.