Specifications include, but are not limited to: Mental health services provided to LCS students in school should be based on the following principles And guidelines: Services will be provided and supervised by a Lincoln County mental health provider agency. Family engagement and active family involvement is critical at the initiation and throughout the treatment process. Services will only be provided to students following the receipt of parent/guardian consent. Providers/agencies agree to follow the process prescribed by LCS regarding referral for services and to work with LCS to develop appropriate consent forms and information materials about services offered. Parents will receive communication from the agency/provider on a regular basis. Services should be proactive and positive, building on the strengths of the student and family.