How the Nashville Connection Program works.....

	Families of children with serious emotional disturbances (SED) are assigned a Family services Coordinator (FSC).
	The FSC will work with the family to include everyone who is presently involved with the family to develop a Child and Family TEAM.
	The FSC will do a strengths-based assessment, which will help the TEAM develop a comprehensive and coordinated plan.
	The plan will gain the knowledge needed to make positive choices for their child.
	Positive choices will help keep children as home, in their community, and at school; not just for today but for the long term.

 

The TEAM can include:

	Family members
	Teachers
	Case Managers
	Juvenile Justice
	Faith Community
	Coaches
	Mental Health Professionals
	Scout Leaders
	Department of Children's Services
	Anyone who has a relationship with the child or family