About Us
Kenya Roper, LSW, MSW
NJ Certified School Social Worker Student Support Expert
Kenya Roper is a dedicated Student Support Expert with over 20 years of experience in early childhood, preschool, and school-based services. A Newark native, Kenya developed a passion for helping children, particularly those who struggle emotionally due to trauma, negative influences, and distractions. She recognizes that many children, especially those in challenging environments, are deprived of positive emotional support, which can impact their long-term well-being. After earning her Bachelor’s in Psychology from Ramapo College, Kenya responded to the call for leadership by becoming the Assistant Director of a residential facility with Volunteers of America, where she guided youth transitioning to adulthood. She supervised a team of employees and worked directly with twelve youths in need of emotional and social support. Kenya went on to serve as a preschool social worker at Newark Preschool Council Head Start for nine years, managing over 80 children across 11 sites. Her role involved providing critical support to children ages 3-5 and their families. In addition to her work with young children, Kenya later returned to graduate school to complete her Master’s in Social Work while also leading a before- and aftercare program for K-5 students in the Kearny school district. Throughout her career, Kenya has specialized in assessments, IEPs, 504 accommodations, intervention planning, counseling, and social-emotional support, particularly for children and families dealing with grief, loss, compassion fatigue, and other emotional challenges. She believes that investing in the mental and emotional health of young people is essential to fostering generational health and creating positive, lasting change in the community.
Attaching Assets LLC
At Attaching Assets LLC, we are dedicated to providing unique, community-focused services tailored to meet the diverse needs of families, educators, and children. Our approach centers on empowering parents and teachers with the knowledge and tools they need to support children’s developmental and emotional well-being. Many parents and educators are not fully informed about how to best support a child’s individual needs, particularly when it comes to developmental milestones and emotional challenges. We bridge that gap with personalized guidance, ensuring that every child receives the care and attention they deserve.
What sets us apart is our comprehensive range of services that extend beyond development assessments.
Over the years, we’ve had the privilege of helping families achieve positive outcomes, such as toddlers developing language skills and emotional resilience. Additionally, we have expanded our services to include:
• Case management for a private university, where we provide targeted support for students and families navigating academic and personal challenges.
• Outsourced speech therapy for families seeking professional help to support their child’s communication development.
• Classroom observations, family interviews, and social history report writing for local education agencies, helping them better understand and meet the needs of their students.
• IIC Counseling (Intensive In-Home Counseling), offering personalized, in-home counseling sessions designed to support children, adolescents, and families facing emotional and behavioral challenges in their own environment.
• Group Counseling for children and families, providing a safe space for shared experiences, emotional support, and the development of coping strategies through peer interaction.
At Attaching Assets LLC, we are committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve by providing informed, compassionate, and holistic support. Our mission is to equip families, educators, and communities with the resources and guidance necessary to foster long-term success and well-being for children of all ages.
TESTIMONIALS
“Attaching Assets LLC has served as a great mentor. Ensuring that I was properly prepared to tackle interviewing
for various school social worker positions was the greatest gift I could receive from Attaching Assets LLC. Thank you for helping me be more confident.”
- Shaquana Jordan
“Excellent services!! My children attended for counseling service for behavioral problems. Mrs. Roper was thorough with the assessments and followed through with measurable goals and interventions. Since my children have returned back to school from virtual learning, I have not had any teachers call me about my children behavior or academics. Again thank you Mrs. Roper for you support and efforts. Satisfied customer!!”
- Katina Tripp
“I have referred several families to them for support with behavior and even academic challenges and I have gotten only positive feedback. They offer very good counseling, action plans that bring about positive changes in behavior for those young ones who need the support. They're very well rounded and very dedicated to what they do.”
- Zainab Haruna
“Service is superb! They really ensure clients are supported and have needs met!”
- Johnson & Johnson
Ms. K. Roper worked with my Kindergarten class on Social Emotional Learning, and her impact was remarkable. She created engaging, inclusive lessons that addressed the needs of the entire class while ensuring no student was singled out. Through activities like think-pair-share and hands-on lessons, along with visual aids, Ms. Roper helped my students develop valuable emotional and social skills. The resources she provided have been incredibly helpful, and I would have loved more time with her to further support my students’ growth.
- Mrs. Riley-Charles (Kindergarten Teacher)
“Very professional staff and
exceptional services.”
- Brittany Mclean