Chronic absenteeism remains a pressing national concern, with nearly one in four public school students missing significant instructional time in the 2023–24 school year. To help address the barriers students and families face, Valor Collegiate Academies’ Compass Care program offers a promising, family-centered wraparound approach.

Early evidence shows Compass Care positively influences students’ social-emotional well-being, academic achievement, and attendance, demonstrating the potential of holistic, strengths-based supports to reengage students in school. This brief further highlights how targeted, collaborative interventions like Compass Care can help schools foster connection, resilience, and consistent attendance among students.