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June 20, 2024

Greetings from the National Wraparound Initiative

Wraparound Process User's Guides

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Order Print Copies of the NEW Family Guide to Wraparound

We’re pleased to announce that you can now order print copies of both the English and Spanish versions of the new revised and updated version of the Wraparound Process User's Guide: A Handbook for Families. The Guide provides families with information about what to expect from Wraparound and how the process will unfold. It also provides information about key Wraparound terms and roles.

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Bridging the Wraparound Gap with FOCUS

Research continues to demonstrate positive outcomes from using Wraparound for youth with the most intensive needs. But what about families of children and youth with less intensive needs? How can systems of care implement “tiered” care coordination that can be right-sized to any level of intensity? This month’s blog focuses on tiered care coordination that uses a model called FOCUS to work with families and youth whose needs are complex, but not so intensive as to require a full Wraparound process. FOCUS is consistent with Wraparound values, and integrates evidence-supported practice elements shown to improve engagement and outcomes.

Learn more about FOCUS »

Wraparound Job: Research Scientist at WERT

The Wraparound Evaluation and Research Teameam at the University of Washington School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, is looking for someone to lead data management and analysis, data visualization, measure validation, and other evaluation and CQI efforts.

Learn more about this opportunity »

Spotlight: Spring 2024

Amy Muñoz

Spotlight on Amy Muñoz

In her position as Special Projects Advisor for Arizona’s Children’s System of Care, Amy Muñoz works with a clear goal in mind: to improve practice in state’s child and family teams, and to improve outcomes for the approximately 3,000 children identified with complex needs and their families. Read about what she’s been doing in the Spring Spotlight.

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News from the Field

The following are NWI staff selections of recent news items of interest to the Wraparound community:

  • Drug-Free Approaches to Treating Anxiety
  • New Research Links Childhood Adversity to Adolescent Mental Health Difficulties
  • Teenage Boys are Underrepresented in Mental Health Services
  • Colorado Decreases Financial Strain for Parents With Children in Foster Care
  • Spring 2024 Updates to the Family First Clearinghouse

View these and other news items »

Events and Opportunities

Webinar: Communicating About School Mental Health

Date/Time: June 25, 2024, 9am PT / 12pm ET

This session is designed for state and local education agency team members who want to gain an understanding of proven school mental health communication practices. It is ideal for those with a role in developing communication content about school mental health for school or district staff and partners.

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Webinar: Promoting Inclusivity and Positive Mental Health for LGBTQ Youth

Date/Time: June 28, 2024, 6:30am PT / 9:30am ET

How do we create a world in which every LGTBQ youth has access to an affirming school community where they feel safe, respected, and embraced? Join us as we conclude Pride Month with a dynamic panel presentation offering insights from personal, parental, and professional perspectives borne out of groundbreaking work and advocacy in support of LGBTQ youth.

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Opportunity: Youth Peer Support Specialist Self-Assessment Tool Listening Session

Date/Time: July 17, 2024, 7am PT / 10am ET

Calling all practicing Youth Peers across the country from diverse locations and organizations! We want to hear from you about a crucial tool for youth peer support specialists: the self-assessment tool. You will be provided a stipend for participation.

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Webinar: Making Meetings Better

Date/Time: July 25, 2024, 11:15am PT / 2:15pm ET

Many meetings feel like a waste of time, clog up our day and make our real work hard to get to. In addition, many meetings are unnecessary and can be replaced by other more effective team practices. This short course shares seven practical tips to make your next meeting productive and useful.

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Webinar: Practical Parenting Strategies

Date/Time: July 30, 2024, 7:45am PT / 10:45am ET

When faced with challenges like homework, screen time, food choices, and bedtime, it is helpful for parents to have a plan to address them with consistency. Children who have experienced trauma often respond with reactivity instead of receptivity. Nevertheless, caregivers can foster their children’s ability to be open and curious about the world despite its frustrations and challenges. This is done by specific strategies that initiate the thinking part of the brain, inviting exploration and chance-taking. This class outlines practical parenting strategies to help navigate common situations in the home.

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Order Publications from the NWI

Printed copies of the following publications can be ordered from the NWI:

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

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Mission

"The NWI works to promote understanding about the components and benefits of Wraparound, and to provide the field with resources to facilitate high quality and consistent Wraparound implementation."

Funding / support

The NWI would like to thank the individuals and organizations that make our work possible through collaboration and other forms of support.

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