Every adult in a school community plays a vital role in supporting and protecting students. This collection of resources is designed to empower all school staff—educators, paraprofessionals, school counselors, nurses, social workers, and support personnel—with tools to recognize signs of distress, build healing relationships, and take informed, compassionate action.
Whether you're working directly with students or providing critical behind-the-scenes support, these resources help you move beyond traditional mandatory reporting frameworks toward a model of mandated support—one that centers trust, equity, and care. Inside the collection, you’ll find guidance on early interventions, family partnerships, school-based wraparound supports, and the complex relationship between child protective services and education. You’ll also hear directly from fellow educators and staff about the real-world challenges and opportunities of this work.
This is more than a set of tools—it’s a call to action for school communities to reimagine how we show up for students. By working together, we can create environments where every child feels safe, supported, and valued.
