Tools and Resources Archives - National Wraparound Initiative (NWI)
Five Innovative Programs Supporting Black Students’ Mental Wellness
February 23, 2025 | NWI
A lack of mental health providers can hinder a Black student’s growth. These five organizations are showing up in and outside of schools.
Sexual Cyberbullying Research Summary
September 21, 2024 | NWI
This research summary: 1. Defines various forms of sexual cyberbullying; 2. Reports what is known about the prevalence of these online behaviors; 3. Discusses the factors that increase the risk for or protect youth against sexual cyberbullying as well as the potential consequences of experiencing sexual cyberbullying; 4. Reviews what is known about preventing sexual cyberbullying; 5. Shares information about relevant laws and resources for youth-supporting professionals who want to help youth who may experience sexual cyberbullying.
Toolkit Highlights Using Wraparound to Address Disparities in Child Welfare
January 8, 2024 | NWI
This toolkit centers racial equity in family sustainability. The recommended approach includes high-fidelity Wraparound and focuses on prevention.
Wellness Best Practices for Parent Peer Support Partners
January 8, 2024 | NWI
This brief document outlines best practices, strategies and considerations for supervising parent peer support partners and promoting their wellness and self-care.
Therapists’ Views on Helping Suicidal Teens
May 22, 2023 | NWI
This article describes how therapists respond when teens are suicidal and when parents are considering tough questions such as: At what point do you take your child to the hospital? What if they refuse to go? If they have attempted suicide, do you consider residential care in a facility, where children live for weeks or months at a time? What else can you do to protect them?
Helping Children Who Are Neurodiverse Build Friendships
May 22, 2023 | NWI
Friendships and social connections are an important aspect of our lives. They provide a sense of belonging and allow people to be included in their communities. This article provides some tips and strategies to help children learn and develop the social and emotional skills they need to make friends.
Continuous Quality Improvement for Mobile Response and Stabilization Services
April 21, 2023 | NWI
Many states are enhancing their capacity to support youth and families experiencing a behavioral health crisis by implementing the Mobile Response and Stabilization Services (MRSS) best practice model. A key element of the long-term success of MRSS is a data-driven continuous quality improvement (CQI) process. This new resource provides detailed guidance for developing an effective CQI process.
Predict, Prevent, Plan: A New Tool from John VanDenBerg
April 21, 2023 | NWI
Wraparound pioneer John VanDenBerg co-authored this article and accompanying video describing a new tool for dealing with traumatic events. The article also recounts how the authors used the tool in their own professions, lives, and family.
Can Digital Tools Alleviate the Mental Health Crisis?
October 24, 2022 | NWI
Mental health services are under an unprecedented strain. Virtual therapy sessions and mental health apps are emerging to fill the gap.
Helping Young People Face the Reality of Climate Change
June 13, 2022 | NWI
As they become more exposed to the grim realities of climate change, today’s teens and people are experiencing increased anxiety, grief, fear or guilt about the planet’s future as well as their own. This resource discusses six ways of helping youth build resilience while they learn about the planet’s future and ponder their own.