 | Successful programs are comprehensive, flexible, responsive, and persevering. |
 | Successful programs see children in the context of their families. |
 | Successful programs deal with families as parts of neighborhoods and communities. |
 | Successful programs have a long-term, preventive orientation, a clear mission, and continue to evolve over time. |
 | Successful programs are well managed by competent and committed individuals with clearly identifiable skills. |
 | Successful programs have staff who are trained and supported to provide high-quality, responsive services. |
 | Successful programs operate in settings that encourage practitioners to build strong relationships based on mutual trust and respect. |