The Care Team Concept is a collaborative partnership between schools, law enforcement, family court, and mental health, drug and alcohol, and family services. Through school-based, integrated, wrap-around services, the Care Team Concept addresses academic, social, emotional and behavioral barriers to student success at school, at home, and in the community.
The program provides tutoring, counseling, mentoring, risk-prevention training, asset building, and family involvement activities. Outcome measures are tracked for attendance, grade performance, achievement testing, discipline and graduation rates. Both individual and school-wide progress is measured.
The program provides tutoring, counseling, mentoring, risk-prevention training, asset building, and family involvement activities. Outcome measures are tracked for attendance, grade performance, achievement testing, discipline and graduation rates. Both individual and school-wide progress is measured.
History
The Care Team program began at Fairless High School in 1995. Since that time, it has helped hundreds of students and has spread to approximately 8 counties and 20 school districts in the state of Ohio. The program has also been the focus of a case study for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration in Washington D.C.Key Elements
Described in narrative above. The program covers prevention, intervention and treatment for barriers to student success.Annual Budget
Varies by school size and capacity.Staffing Needs
- School Personnel (Teachers, tutors, principals, counselors, truancy officer)- Mental Health Counselor
- Drug and Alcohol Preventionist
- Family Involvement Coordinator
- School Resource Officer (Police Officer)
- School Nurse (where available)
Outcomes
Improvement in attendance, grades, achievement testing, student discipline and graduation rates.Areas of Improvement
Academic, Social, Emotional and Behavioral skills and attitudes.Improved individual and school performance and climate.
Wish List Items
After school snacks (2 hour social/academic program 3 times per week). Approximate cost is $50.00 per day.School Supply and clothing vouchers. Any amount is welcome.
Walmart (other retailer) gift cards for parent incentive to attend parent training sessions. $25 to $50 per card is recommended.
A van to transport students for after school and summer adventure programs. Cost is estimated at $25,000.00.
Contact Information
Richard Hull5401 Tanager
N.E. Canton, Ohio 44705
Phone: 330-767-3577
Fax: 330-767-3298
Email: rhull12252003@yahoo.com
Care Team Project
Phone: 330-767-3577