Active community involvement in decisions that affect their well-being

Together We Can

The mission of Together We Can is to strengthen and sustain the capacity of community collaboratives and state initiatives to move toward a shared vision for their communities and improved results for their children and families. From neighborhoods to state houses, from parent groups to public and private agencies, from schools and social welfare organizations to economic development and community organizing groups -- all are endeavoring to work together.

Institute for Educational Leadership, Inc.

It is IEL's mission to improve education — and thus the lives of children, youth and their families — through positive and visionary change.

IEL also hosts a Policy Exchange with information on Accountability and results; Partnerships across levels of government; Connecting reforms across sectors; and Connecting research to public policies and programs.

Hand in Hand: Parents, Schools & Communities United for Kids

Promotes parental involvement in education and works closely with community groups to help parents reconnect with the promises and opportunities of their children's education.

The Child & Family Policy Center 

Established to better links research and policy on issues vital to children and families, and to advocate for outcome-based policies to improve child well-being.

The National Center for Service Integration (NCSI) Publications

In June, 1995, the Child and Family Policy Center assumed responsibility to disseminate the publications produced by NCSI. Although federal funding for NCSI has ended, NCSI will continue to produce resource briefs, guidebooks, and other publications on issues communities and states face in developing more comprehensive, community-based service systems.

State Collaborative Structures

A document from the Family Impact Seminar summarizing the state-level collaborations around the country designed to give greater priority to children and family issues.