Schools K-8
Stronger Home-to-School Connections. Better Student Success.
Brief, strength-based family intervention that improves learning environments with minimal staff time
Backed by 30+ years of peer-reviewed research, Family Check-Up gives your team proven tools to strengthen home-to-school
Results that matter
- 50% fewer chronic absences
- Reduced child behavior problems
- Improved peer relationships
Trusted
by Districts in 6 states
Developed
by the University of Oregon Prevention Science Institute
Designed
for families of all backgrounds
30+
years of proven results
How it works for your school
- FCU provides Tier 2 MTSS support that strengthens home-to-school collaboration and leads to improved youth behavior - so students show up ready to learn and classrooms run more smoothly.
- Choose the right level of support for each family; support can be readily incorporated into your existing workflows.
- FCU was designed to work with the staff you already have - no new hires, no heavy lift
FCU Online
(minimal staff time)
- 5 short self-paced modules (≈90 minutes total parent time)
- Parents engage with app anywhere
- Staff time: brief check-ins built into routine parent interactions
- Dashboard for easy tracking of parent progress and results
FCU In-Person
(more family support)
- 3-session assessment and goal setting (interview • assessment • feedback) followed by optional parenting sessions (varied number)
- Fits into existing family meetings
- Strength-based coaching methods/strategies your team can learn
- Helps address root causes of classroom issues
When to use which:
Start with Online for most Tier 2 families (quick, scalable)
Schools can add in-person program for families flagged by data or staff, where contracts allow
Built for K-8 Success
- Addresses key student behavioral issues affecting schools
- Frees counselors to focus on strategic support
- Works seamlessly with existing MTSS workflows
- Available in English and Spanish
Boost Attendance. Improve Behavior. Strengthen Family Engagement.
Within just 6–12 weeks, schools see measurable improvements for both students and staff.
Student Impact
- Improved school attendance
- Stronger classroom focus and emotional regulation
- Reduced emotional problems, including depression
- Higher family engagement – even among hard-to-reach families
Staff Impact
- Family-level solutions that ease classroom pressures before they escalate
- More time for counselors to support other students
Implemented by dozens of schools nationwide
Long-Term Impact:
- 38% reduction in arrests*
- 30% reduction in substance use*
- Proven return on early investment
Young adults who received FCU in adolescence vs. those who did not
* Based on longitudinal Family Check-Up research outcomes.
Making It Work for Your Program
Adoption is simple, scalable, and comprehensive.
1. Start with a Low-Risk Pilot
- Begin with just 2–3 schools over 8–12 weeks
- Brief staff training + monthly check-ins
- Track results, fine-tune supports, share wins
2. Integrate Seamlessly with Your Systems
- Fits directly into MTSS workflows
- Admin dashboard tracks engagement for reporting
- Online and In-Person options to match staff capacity and family need
3. Explore Funding Opportunities
- Meets ESSA evidence standards
- Built-in reporting supports compliance
Bottom Line: No heavy lift, no new staff — just results you can track.
See How FCU Helps Schools Like Yours
Turn parent crisis calls into family success stories. Book a 15-minute consult to see how FCU can fit your district.