We are excited to be introducing, Lainey, Warren Central’s new facility dog to our school community. Beginning with the 2019-2020 school year, Lainey will be a resident of our Counseling Service Center to assist students who are struggling to deal with emotional, stressful, behavioral, or attendance issues. Lainey is going to be a positive contribution to the social and emotional health of our students and staff. She comes to us from Indiana Canine Assistance Network (ICAN).
If your student has a dog allergy, please communicate this to Brad Morgan, Director of Counseling and Lainey's handler during school hours, at bmorgan1@warren.k12.in.us, so that we can keep your child safe and healthy. She will wear her working clothes and be on the leash at all times. Lainey will sometimes be in the halls but will never be at lunch to keep those students healthy as well. Students, and adults, who may have a fear of dogs will never be forced to interact with her. She will also frequent the groomer and/or veterinarian to reduce the amount of allergens with which students may come into contact.
We are overwhelmed at the positive response we have received from so many people in our community. If you would like to know more about how you can help support Lainey, please contact our school Media Specialist, Mrs. Diane Rupert at DRupert@warren.k12.in.us for more information.
