Laura R. Bronstein is dean of the College of Community and Public Affairs, professor of social work, and executive director of the Institute for Multigenerational Studies at Binghamton University, State University of New York. Susan E. Mason is professor of social work and sociology and director of the PhD program in social welfare at the Wurzweiler School of Social Work, Yeshiva University.

A powerful resource for pre-service programs in education, social work, nursing, and public policy, as well as a guide for working professionals, practitioners, policy-setters and grant-makers. By weaving rigor with compassion, Bronstein and Mason have made a significant contribution to our nation's schools and, ultimately, to our nation's children. -- from the foreword by Jane Quinn, Vice President for Community Schools, and Director, National Center for Community Schools, The Children's Aid Society This insightful book will serve as a primer to educators and policymakers who seek to understand how school-linked services work to enhance educational opportunities for children and mitigate the effects of poverty. A thorough and comprehensive analysis of many existing programs and initiatives, School-Linked Services makes it clear that we can devise strategies to help poor children and the schools that serve them to succeed. -- Pedro A. Noguera, UCLA Graduate School of Education and Information Studies Bronstein and Mason provide a timely guide to achieve the cross-system collaboration needed for individual and school success. In particular, they nail the real-life examples needed to make this a tangible and concrete handbook for anyone looking to improve both schools and their communities. -- James Canfield, University of Cincinnati A thorough overview of school-linked social services-much needed by today's practitioners and researchers. -- Katherine Phillippo, Loyola University Chicago A valuable resource for academics, as well as practitioners working to build meaningful and enduring partnerships that improve the lives of children and families in communities across America. -- Ira Harkavy, University of Pennsylvania

• Foreword Introduction 1. Making the Case for School-Linked Services 2. The School 3. School-Linked Services Today 4. Working Effectively Across Systems 5. Settings 6. International Initiatives 7. Public Education, School-Linked Services, and Relevant Policies 8. Funding 9. Assessing Outcomes Epilogue: Creating a Successful School-Community Partnership for School-Linked Services References Index