A full-service school integrates educational, medical, social and/or human services that are beneficial to meeting the needs of children and youth and their families on school grounds or in easily accessible locations. Current research, commentary, and observations about the concept of full service schools are summarized, with particular focus on…

Rapid proliferation of school-based health centers is occurring during the time that school systems are seeking to improve educational practice. Absence of connection between school reorganization and provision of human services may lead to failure. The emerging community school model integrates quality education with effective health, mental…