United States Government Publishing Office publisher pbl distributor dst United States Government Accountability Office Human Resources Division author aut Government Organization text government publication eng GAOREPORTS Legislative Agency Publications gao legislative 2010-08-12 U.S. Government Printing Office 1993-12-30 monographic deposited born digital GA 1.13:HRD-94-21 https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/GAOREPORTS-HRD-94-21 P0b002ee18039e85a f:hd94021 DGPO 2010-08-12 2011-03-28 GAOREPORTS-HRD-94-21 machine generated eng fdlp REPORT GAOREPORTS-HRD-94-21 HRD-94-21 Program management Educational programs Students Head-start programs Disadvantaged persons Education program evaluation Public assistance programs State-administered programs Attrition rates Medicaid Program Social Services Block Grant Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children WIC Even Start Program Dept. of Education Chapter 1 Program for Educationally Disadvantaged Children DOL Summer Training and Education Program Letter Report HRD Since 1980, at least 8 states and more than 200 localities have been delivering a variety of health, social, and educational services to students--many of whom are at risk of failing in school or dropping out. These comprehensive school-linked programs are trying to improve the academic performance and well-being of at-risk students by addressing their many needs in a coordinated manner at schools. Some policymakers view these programs as an efficient, cost-effective way to link at-risk children and their families with prevention and early intervention services. This report (1) reviews the literature to determine the kinds of school-linked approaches involving students and their families, the relative strengths and weaknesses of these approaches, and the circumstances under which each appears most appropriate; (2) identifies the problems encountered when using the school as a hub for delivering services; and (3) determines the role that the federal government could play in promoting promising school-linked approaches. https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/GAOREPORTS-HRD-94-21/html/GAOREPORTS-HRD-94-21.htm GAO/HRD-94-21 https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/GAOREPORTS-HRD-94-21 Letter Report GAO/HRD-94-21; School-Linked Human Services: A Comprehensive Strategy for Aiding Students at Risk of School Failure; Program management Educational programs Students Head-start programs Disadvantaged persons Education program evaluation Public assistance programs State-administered programs Attrition rates Medicaid Program Social Services Block Grant Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children WIC Even Start Program Dept. of Education Chapter 1 Program for Educationally Disadvantaged Children DOL Summer Training and Education Program