A r c h i v e d  I n f o r m a t i o n

Four school districts: Amphitheater, Flowing Wells, Sunnyside Unified, and Tucson Unified
City of Tucson
Pima County Board of Supervisors
Arizona State Agencies

What is the goal of the project?

To improve educational achievement by facilitating the delivery of community-assessed health, mental health, social, recreational and educational services to children, youth and families in the Tucson metropolitan area, thereby removing the barriers to success.

Who participates in the project?

At-risk and impoverished individuals and families are targets although others are served as well. It is estimated that thousands are served annually.

What services are provided?

• Primary health care for adults and children
  
• Food, clothing, and financial assistance
  
• Adult education
  
• Recreational programs
  
• Counseling
  
• Child care
  
• General education assistance

How are collaborators evaluating their success?

Statistical evaluation is still in progress.

What are the collaborators learning?

Anecdotal reports show that youngsters are making progress in attendance and participation in class; families are making progress in caring for themselves; and the community at large has recognized a problem exists and is now coordinating and collaborating with this effort.

Contact person

Patricia Lopez
Director of Organizational Development
Tucson Unified School District
P.O. Box 40400
Tucson, AZ 85717
(602)617-7485 (Phone)
(602) 629-8284 (Fax)

[Harvard Family Research Project: The Decker Family Development Center (DFDC): Barberton, Ohio]

[Farrell Area School District Family Center/Instructional Support Center: Farrell, Pennsylvania]