Family Engagement
Parental and family involvement in children's education significantly enhances their academic performance, health, and social skills, while reducing unhealthy behaviors and emotional distress. Schools and families working together can further support students by fostering connectedness and reinforcing skills learned at school (CDC, 2022). Family engagement refers to the active involvement of families in supporting and enhancing their children's social, emotional, and academic development, which positively influences their well-being and school success.​
Family engagement in PSW
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Families served on our advisory board, providing critical feedback from the lens of parents and caregivers of students with mental health problems
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Partnership and Wellness clinicians received annual training on strategies for effectively engaging families in treatment.
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Partnership schools identified a parent or caregiver within the school community to serve as a champion of mental health, advocating for the needs of families in their community
Family Feedback Indicated:
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Need for multiple methods of sharing information (e.g., QR codes, print copies, electronic forms, and text alerts)
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Desire for engaging and relevant recruitment materials
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Preference for Tier 2 (small group) mental health support, resulting in significantly increased enrollment in services
