Chicago School District Enhances Mental Health Support with $10 Million Grant

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- Chicago's south suburban school district prioritizes childhood mental health with a federal grant.
- Social worker Violet Salgado checks in with students each morning.
- Dan Ligon stresses the importance of mental health support for students.
- The district received a $10 million grant to enhance mental health services.
- Mental health team expanded from 15 to 33 staff members due to funding.
- Initiative starts with a warm welcome from social workers every day.
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