National Wraparound Initiative (NWI)

What is Wraparound?

Wraparound is a method of engaging with children and youth with the highest levels of mental health needs, and their families, so that they can live in their homes and communities and realize their dreams.
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Wraparound Outcomes

Traditional service approaches for children and youth with the highest levels of need tend to be extremely expensive and produce poor outcomes.
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Wraparound Implementation

When implemented well, Wraparound has been shown to produce better outcomes at similar or lower cost, and with high levels of family and youth satisfaction.
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Featured Publications

Wraparound Research Summary

Wraparound Process User's Guide: A Handbook for Families (2024 Edition)

Guía del usuario del proceso de Wraparound (asistencia integral: Una manual para las familias (Spanish Version of The Wraparound Process User's Guide: A Handbook for Families, 2024 Edition)

Is Wraparound Losing Its Soul? Perspectives on Whether Wraparound Principles Are Being Reflected in Practice

Family Members' Perspectives on Telehealth: Findings from an NWI Survey

Wraparound's Inclusion in the Prevention Services Clearinghouse: How Was the Rating Determined and What Does it Mean?

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Wraparound News

Webinar Recording: Keeping Wrap on Track: A Panel of Large-Scale Wraparound Evaluation Efforts »

Webinar Recording: What Factors Are Associated With Wraparound Fidelity and Satisfaction? Data Insights from WrapStat »

Webinar Recording: Text-Based Fidelity and Outcomes Monitoring for Wraparound: Results of “SMART-Wrap” Testing and Information for Interested Pilot Sites »

Webinar Recording: Improving Survey Response Rates for Better Wraparound Data »

New NWI Webinar Recording: WrapStat Turns One: An Overview and Update on the New Online Wraparound Evaluation System »

New Webinar Recording: ‘Wraparound and the Family First Prevention Services Act: Opportunities and Requirements for States’ »

Community is Central to the Philosophies of Wraparound and Systems of Care ...»

Bridging the Wraparound Gap: How FOCUS Works for Families with Less Intensive Needs ...»

Upcoming Webinar to Spotlight Wraparound Evaluation Methods ...»

Understanding Turnover in the Behavioral Health Workforce: What the Research Says ...»

Wraparound Blog

News from the Field

The Teen Brain: A Short Film »

Sexual Cyberbullying Research Summary »

Teens’ Mental Health May Improve When They Help Others »

Trauma During Critical Periods Can Alter Children’s Brain Development »

High Doses of ADHD Meds Could Trigger Psychosis »

Youth Sports Linked to Mental Health in Adulthood »

Spotlight: California Wraparound

Collaboration Is Key as California Re-energizes Wraparound

Wraparound has a long history in California. But because it’s administered at the county level, and because of …

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