Building Changes’ “Cross-Systems Collaboration” toolkit emphasizes the importance of partnerships between education, housing, child welfare, health, and behavioral health systems to support students and families experiencing homelessness. The toolkit outlines strategies to create integrated support networks, ensuring that students have access to comprehensive services that address their academic, emotional, and basic needs.By implementing these strategies, systems can work together more effectively to provide wraparound support for students and families experiencing homelessness, ultimately leading to improved outcomes and expanded community impact.
Key Goals and Strategies:
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Establish Active Partnerships Across Systems
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Review Cases Across Systems
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Enhance Understanding of Early Warning Signs