The Direct Service Projects of Thriving at Three are implemented by the Center for New North Carolinians at UNCG, Family Service of the Piedmont, and Parents as Teachers Faith Community Network. These agencies work to identify children with individual or family risk factors likely to effect emotional, social, and educational development. Once a child/family is identified, direct service providers are assigned to help families thrive and cope with crises. All Thriving at Three direct service clients receive a comprehensive in home family assessment and a customized individual and family development plan. All children are assessed to determine if they are reaching appropriate developmental outcomes.