 | Is developed as a result of a planning
process that includes consumer representatives, governance board members,
partner organization CEOs, supervisors and direct service staff; |
| Is planned and directed by a work group
with members assigned by any interested partner organization; |
| Is prevention and/or early intervention
strategy; |
| Focuses on solutions, rather than
problems; |
| Works with families to identify and build
on existing strengths; |
| Offers support, information and
skill-building to at-risk children/youth and their families; |
| Serves the family at the location of
their choosing, typically in their home, at times convenient to family
members; |
| Is offered without charge to families,
though third party reimbursement is sought whenever possible. |
