The Family Involvement Communication System (FICS) is intended to enhance the coordination of educational services for children as well as to encourage cooperation among schools, parents, and universities. FICS is designed to achieve these goals through focusing on the family as a cohesive unit, providing renewal strategies for school personnel and family members, implementing an open communication system, emphasizing a human and interactive approach, and encouraging parents, children, and other community members to participate in the total educational activity. The three basic components of the program are the parent advisory council, the outreach and contact program (including parent study groups, home visitation, and health services), and the university-based support system (including practicum and internship experience). (Author)