Systems of care in schools describe what?

• A. Administrative services for teachers
• B. Support services for children and families
• C. Academic tutoring for high achievers
• D. Counseling for individual students

Answer: (B)

Systems of care in schools describe a coordinated, family-centered network of services that connects education, health, mental health, and social supports to meet children’s and families’ needs across settings. It’s about accessible, continuous care that involves families as partners and brings together multiple agencies to work toward shared goals, rather than delivering just one type of service. For example, on-site counseling linked with medical and community resources, case management, and collaboration among teachers, school counselors, social workers, and community providers illustrate this integrated approach. This goes beyond simply handling administrative tasks for teachers or offering tutoring for high achievers, and it isn’t limited to counseling a single student; it focuses on the whole system working together to support the child and family.