We are a community school initiative

We serve over 40 schools across multiple districts in Kent County. Under the community school model, schools partner with local, state, and non-profit organizations to meet the basic needs of students and their families. Partner organizations provide physical and mental health services, social services, before- and after-school programming for students, and education and leadership opportunities for family members.

With KSSN, these resources are managed at each site by our Community School Coordinators. In addition to Community School Coordinators, many KSSN schools are also staffed with a mental health clinician and MDHHS Success Coach.

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Our Vision

To be strategic and collaborative community advocates that increase student well-being, support equitable educational outcomes, and result in thriving communities.

Our Mission

KSSN advances the community school strategy by supporting and creating inclusive, collaborative environments that center family and student voices, strengthen community well-being, academic success, and communities through partnerships with our school communities, data collection and analysis, and advocacy.

Dr. Keenan King, KSSN Executive Director