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NWI Newsletter
November 5, 2024 |
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Greetings from the National Wraparound Initiative |
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New Summary of Research on Wraparound
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New Summary of Research on Wraparound
The Wraparound research base has grown substantially over the past two decades. Not surprisingly, the main question asked of research has been “Does Wraparound work?” But research has also focused on “for whom,” and “under what conditions” does Wraparound work, as well as a host of other questions. This brief summary focuses on a few of the most common questions asked of the Wraparound evidence base.
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Moral Injury and Our Youth and Family Workforce
Moral injury is a kind of trauma that can occur when people are compelled to act in ways that run against their principles. In our current healthcare system, workers are increasingly forced to put the priorities of insurers, managed care, electronic health records, etc. before the needs of the people they are serving. While we may recognize this as “burnout,” suggesting an individual’s lack of resilience, “moral injury” locates the source of the problem in systems. This new blog explores moral injury, its impact on our workforce, and possible ways forward.
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January 13th Webinar: A Deep Dive into Fidelity
“Fidelity” to the Wraparound model is of key importance at practice, organization, and system levels. But what areas of fidelity are easiest and hardest to achieve? This webinar will present Wraparound fidelity results from dozens of states, hundreds of providers, and thousands of families, and provide an initial answer to the question “what are the national means?” We will also discuss possible system and program level actions to address needs for improvement in quality and fidelity.
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Job Opportunity in Wraparound!
The Wraparound Evaluation and Research Team at the University of Washington is hiring a research scientist for Wraparound-related projects. Great mission, great team, great benefits!
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Hiring for Wraparound? Send a link to your job posting to nwi@pdx.edu.
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Order Print Copies of the NEW Family Guide to Wraparound
Remember 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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Spotlight: Re-Energizing Wraparound in California
Collaboration is key in this state-wide effort to ensure consistent high quality for Wraparound across California. Wraparound champions are working together to develop provider certification, to build a sustainable system for continuous quality improvement, and to enhance and expand training strategies and offerings.
Read more about California Wraparound »
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The following are NWI staff selections of recent news items of interest to the Wraparound community:
- State Policies Linked to Reduced Child Maltreatment and Neglect
- Resiliencia: Latino Children Overcoming Climate Challenges
- How Inequality Messes With Teenagers’ Minds
- Why Teens Self-Diagnose Mental Health Conditions Through TikTok Content
- The Transformative Power of Investing in Children’s Mental Health
- Research Links Children’s Physical Fitness and Mental Health
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Webinar: Equipping Systems to Support American Indian and Alaska Native Families Affected by Substance Use
Date/Time: November 7, 2024, 10am PT / 1pm ET
This webinar is tailored for systems that serve American Indian and Alaskan Native (AI/AN) families affected by substance use. It provides specific strategies and tools to equip the workforce to deliver culturally appropriate services for AI/AN families.
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Webinar: Understanding Military Children’s Mental Health: Evidence-Based Resources and Trauma-Informed Approaches
Date/Time: November 7, 2024, 10am PT / 1pm ET
Military families face unique and complex challenges that can directly impact the mental health of their children. This webinar will delve into the specific psychological, emotional, and social issues faced by military families and their children, exploring trauma-informed approaches and evidence-based solutions tailored to provide support.
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Webinar: Assessing Organizational Father-Friendliness
Date/Time: November 12, 2024, 10am PT / 1pm ET
In order to better engage fathers, support their well-being, and promote their children’s health and development, organizations need to assess and understand their current level of father friendliness and the needs of the fathers and families they aim to serve. This webinar will build awareness of assessments and their uses.
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Webinar: Arts-Based Knowledge Translation
Date/Time: November 13, 2024, 12pm PT / 3pm ET
As a form of knowledge mobilization, arts-based knowledge Translation has gained traction in recent years because of its demonstrated potential to engage diverse audiences – particularly those outside of academia. However, researchers with limited knowledge of or skills in the arts may feel ill-equipped to infuse artmaking into their research processes. This webinar introduces a framework to assist.
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Order Publications from the NWI
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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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