Often citizens are unaware of the barriers faced by families and do not appreciate prevention or service programs. To establish a successful school-based program, cooperation with school administration and school staff is essential. School officials should be included on the advisory task force in addition to meeting frequently with the school administrators in the initial stages. A high quality program is essential to serve as a model of interaction between adults and children and to garner support from all factions. Frequent evaluation of the program is necessary.
Evaluations can lead to improvements to keep the program vibrant.
Action in the community affects the school and action in the school program affects the family and subsequently the child.