Early Intervention:  children ages 7 to 12 targeted. Intensive social work:  home visits and school visits for all children. High degree of individual attention:  low student/teacher ratio of 12 per class. Emphasis on family ties and involvement:  Sunday visits to families for all children. An experienced local staff:   four key employees involved since inception. A sound methodology:   "best practices" for street children's programs followed. Excellent communications:   regular meetings among staff, children and parents. Good governance structures:   oversight by board and local Catholic Diocese. Regular monitoring of meaningful performance measures.