iBossWell (IBW) is proud of its partnership with SchoolSmartKC (SSKC), having assisted its research to facilitate matching students who are at high risk of underachieving and/or chronic absenteeism to needed social services in a more efficient and effective way.
SSKC works with schools, resource providers and other key stakeholders to empower families, expand the number of quality schools and foster a policy environment for improvement.
Building on current efforts undertaken by SSKC and its partners, SSKC sees an opportunity for greater efficiency, coordination, and accountability, which would enable more students and a greater number of schools to receive the services they need in a timely and effective manner, and would also help school-based personnel more easily connect service providers with students.
IBW’s research was twofold: 1) to identify key issues and possible solutions to address gaps in matching students with critical social services and 2) to assess the potential for scaling recommended solutions. This research will support a programmatic framework for a better system – knowing the greatest needs, what’s working, what’s not working and how best to connect providers and schools to best serve student/family’s needs.
Thank you, SSKC, for your commitment to our kids and our city.
Learn more about our partnership and SSKC’s efforts here.