With support from the Sauer Family Foundation and Casey Family Programs, Wilder conducted a study to understand family-centered initiatives that address educational concerns and attendance-related issues, such as educational neglect.
Wilder Research evaluated five Minnesota counties’ family support programs. The goals were to understand who the programs served, the barriers to school attendance, the services families received from the support programs, and the perceived and experienced outcomes of the programs.
This document summarizes findings from a literature review of best practices in diverting families with young children away from child protection services and towards services that support consistent school attendance.
Wilder Research evaluated five Minnesota counties’ family support programs. The goals were to understand who the programs served, the barriers to school attendance, the services families received from the support programs, and the perceived and experienced outcomes of the programs. This summary presents highlights of the full report.
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