Commissioner Dannhauser describes the implementation of a new school-based early support prevention model aimed at providing families with effective support and avoiding unnecessary child protective investigations.

• Model connects families to services and resources to address stressors and meet concrete needs
• Aims to strengthen social connections and engagement with the school community
• Provider agencies identify at least three partner elementary and/or middle schools in their district
• Providers required to maintain a presence in each school and co-design at least four school-based offerings per year