Overview
Wraparound is a State initiated and State/County funded program intended to keep children – who would otherwise be placed in out-of-home care settings such as residential treatment programs or group homes – in their own homes and communities.
Who Is Eligible?
Youth ages 0-20 who are involved in Child Welfare Services or juvenile probation and:
- Are at risk of being placed outside their home
- Live in a short-term residential treatment program and are in the process of discharge planning
Referrals
Referrals for Wraparound can be made by Child Welfare Services social workers, probation officers, or the Adoption Assistance Social Work.
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How it Works
Wraparound is an intensive program that offers services in-home and in the community. An alternative to residential treatment, Wraparound uses a team approach to coordinate services with community and natural supports.
Wraparound is a planning process, not a service, tailored to each family’s individual strengths and needs. Goals are accomplished by bringing together a unique team of professionals and family supporters known as the child and family team (CFT). The Wraparound motto is doing “whatever it takes” to keep the child and family together safely.
Once enrolled in Wraparound, children/youth typically remain in the program for a year or more, though each family’s unique needs determine the length of stay. From the beginning of the process, the goal of Wraparound is for families to continue to succeed once formal supports (involvement of the CFT) have ended.
Wraparound Life Domains
Taking a family-driven, needs-focused and strengths-based approach, Wraparound works to support youth and family in all areas of life including:
- Housing
- Emotional & Behavioral Health
- Education & Vocation
- Financial Stability
- Legal Support
- Medical & Health Care
- Family & Relationships
- Safety
- Social & Peer Connections
- Recreation & Hobbies
- Employment & Work Readiness