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

WFI-EZ: Wraparound Fidelity Index Benchmarks

Guidance for Family First Prevention Services Act Evaluation Plans for High Fidelity Wraparound

Peer Practice Brief: How Youth Partners Can Collaborate with Family Partners in Wraparound

Study Guide: How Youth Partners Can Collaborate with Family Partners in Wraparound

National Wraparound Implementation Center Special Guidance Report: Managing and Responding to Coronavirus (COVID-19): Updated April 20, 2020

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Wraparound News

JAACAP Editorial Highlights Wraparound’s Evidence Base »

WERT Releases WFI-EZ Benchmarks »

Study Finds Wraparound Implementation Better in Care Management Entities »

New Findings on Wraparound’s Effectiveness »

New NWI Guidance Document: “NWI Guidance for Family First Prevention Service Act Evaluation Plans for High Fidelity Wraparound” »

Nominate a Wraparound Star for the Spotlight! »

“Can We Finally Call Wraparound Evidence-Based?” ...»

Research Supports Expanding Telehealth for Systems of Care: What Does Your Experience Say? ...»

New Report from WERT Provides Benchmarks for the WFI-EZ ...»

Wraparound Implementation in Care Management Entities Tends to be Better than Implementation in CMHCs ...»

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Spotlight: Gloria Cardona

Gloria Cardona is a Wraparound parent partner, serving families in the mid-county region of Riverside County in Southern California. Her colleague, Miguel Moreno Lopez nominated …

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