Joining Forces is a collaboration between our agency and the Lorain City Schools.  Social services and licensed social workers are based in several high schools in Lorain County, and act as liaisons among the education system, families, and other community services agencies.  They work with students who are at risk because of developmental, academic, family, or behavioral problems, with the goal of improving the students' performance and helping parents support their child's efforts. Referrals to the program are made by parents, teachers, other school staff, and peers.

There were a total of 1,863 children and 1,729 families served during the 2008–2009 school year.