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Education
Strengthening school systems, engagement, and the conditions students need to learn.
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Every Student Deserves a Coordinated Path to Success
Connecting education, behavioral health, family stabilization, and community resources so Maryland students can thrive.
One network.Stronger outcomes.
Why MSSN
Student challenges do not exist in isolation.
Their support systems should not operate in isolation either.
Across Maryland, students and families often navigate disconnected education, behavioral-health, social-service, and community systems. MSSN closes those gaps by creating a practical structure for shared action.
See how the network works →Four areas of connection
Coordinated Support.
Stronger Outcomes.
We align the people and resources already serving students, then build the pathways that help them work together.
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Behavioral Health
Creating clear pathways to prevention, early intervention, treatment, and support.
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Family Stabilization
Helping families navigate challenges and connect with resources that reinforce stability.
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Community Resources
Aligning public agencies, providers, and trusted organizations around shared outcomes.
Explore ↗The MSSN framework
From fragmented services to a connected village of support.
MSSN does not replace the professionals, programs, or partnerships already serving Maryland students. We help those resources work together more effectively.
Build Your PartnershipAssess
Understand student needs, existing resources, referral patterns, and service gaps.
Align
Bring education, behavioral health, family, government, and community partners together.
Implement
Establish practical workflows for referrals, coordination, training, and engagement.
Measure
Track implementation and outcomes to strengthen accountability and continuous improvement.
Built for partnership
One framework. Many partners.
One shared purpose.
Impact that matters
Building the conditions in which students can thrive.
MSSN helps partners improve both student-facing outcomes and the performance of the systems serving students and families.
- Earlier identification of student needs
- Faster connections to appropriate services
- Stronger attendance and engagement
- Increased family participation
- Better cross-system coordination
- Measurable, sustainable implementation
Experienced leadership
Grounded in education, behavioral health, policy, and community.
Ivan Forney
Founder & Executive LeaderMore than 20 years of experience working with Maryland schools, educators, public leaders, and community partners.
Harvey Chambers
Education LeadershipMore than 20 years of leadership experience as a principal in Baltimore City and Baltimore County.
Anisha Thomas, Esq.
Legal & Systems StrategyExpertise in public policy, community safety, violence prevention, and cross-system implementation.
Frequently asked questions
Understanding MSSN
Learn how the network strengthens existing resources and adapts to communities across Maryland.
What is MSSN?+
The Maryland Student Support Network is a statewide framework connecting education, behavioral health, families, government, and community resources to strengthen student success.
Does MSSN replace existing school programs?+
No. MSSN is designed to connect and strengthen existing resources, identify gaps, improve coordination, and help partners build capacity where needed.
Can MSSN work with one school?+
Yes. The framework can support a single-school pilot, a group of schools, a local education agency, a regional initiative, or a statewide effort.
Who can partner with MSSN?+
Schools, government agencies, behavioral-health providers, community organizations, universities, healthcare organizations, foundations, and other student-serving institutions.
How is MSSN funded?+
MSSN is a program of REACH Health & Wellness, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in good standing. Grants, contracts, sponsorships, contributions, and other program funding are received and administered by REACH and tracked for their approved MSSN purposes.
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Let's build a stronger student-support system together.
Tell us about your organization, priorities, and community. We'll help identify the right starting point.
Baltimore, Maryland 21201