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January 16, 2025

Greetings from the National Wraparound Initiative

Blog: Research on Wrap Fidelity

January Blog: Research Reaffirms that Wrap Fidelity Matters

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NWI Resources and News

January Blog: Research Reaffirms that Wrap Fidelity Matters

Our latest blog summarizes new research that reaffirms the importance of fidelity in Wraparound. Specifically this research found that scores on the majority of fidelity domains assessed by the Document Assessment and Review Tool (DART) were significantly associated with youth and family outcomes. Further, states that have been implementing Wraparound longer and with better-developed training, coaching, and system supports scored significantly higher on the DART fidelity and outcome scales.

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NWI People’s Choice 2025

Our December blog highlighted the most popular resources on the NWI website for 2025. Check it out to see if there’s anything you may have missed!

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New Webinar Recording: Tiered Care Coordination

Wraparound is intended to serve young people and their families with the highest levels of need. However, young people with less complex needs can benefit from care coordination at a lower level of intensity than Wraparound. This webinar discusses tiered care coordination, which provides youth and families with care coordination that reflects the Wraparound philosophy while aligning with their specific level of need.

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Wraparound Process User's Guide cover

Family Guide Ordering Available Again!

Our apologies for technical difficulties on the NWI website over the holidays. Now that these are resolved, you can once again 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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News from the Field

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

  • Parental Consent Rules May Hinder Teen Mental Health Treatment
  • Some Childhood Traumas May Reduce Mental Health Problems
  • Brain Structure and Early Use of Substances Among Adolescents
  • Crucial Conversations About Healthy Romantic Relationships
  • Skaters Promoting Youth Mental Health
  • Stories of Navigating Youth and Family Systems

View these and other news items »

Events and Opportunities

Opportunity: Nominations Open for System of Care Virtual Summit Awards

Submission Deadline: January 31, 2025

The National Training and Technical Assistance Center for Child, Youth, and Family Mental Health (NTTAC) is excited to announce that nominations are open for the third annual System of Care Virtual Summit Awards! These awards will honor the actions of individuals and organizations in their system of care work to support the mental health and wellness of children, youth, and families. Awardees will be recognized during the Summit, which runs May 13–15.

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Webinar: Navigating the New Normal: Youth Mental Health in a Post-COVID World

Date/Time: January 22, 2025, 11am PT / 2pm ET

The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly impacted youth mental health, creating unprecedented challenges and reshaping systems. This expert panel will examine how the pandemic has transformed youth mental health needs and present actionable solutions for addressing this evolving landscape. Panelists will share concrete approaches to promoting well-being across educational, clinical, and community settings, providing attendees with practical tools to address this critical issue.

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Webinar: The Social Safety Net in the Second Trump Administration

Date/Time: January 22, 2025, 11am PT / 2pm ET

With each new presidential administration comes the possibility of changes to public assistance programs. With the start of the second Trump administration and Republican control of both the House and Senate, our panelists will discuss the policies and administrative moves that they are tracking. This will include food assistance (SNAP), Medicaid, child care subsidies, and benefits provided through the tax system like the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and the Child Tax Credit (CTC). They will also discuss how changes in the federal bureaucracy could affect program administration.

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Virtual Community of Practice: Fortaleciendo los Servicios de Salud Mental en Español

Date/Time: January 28, 2025, 12pm PT / 3pm ET

Como respuesta a la gran cantidad de peticiones para establecer un espacio bilingüe para los profesionales de salud mental, ofrecemos esta serie de Pláticas para Proveedores, un espacio colaborativo mensual para el aprendizaje entre pares y el intercambio de recursos.

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Webinar: Nurturing Identity and Healing in the Foster System

Date/Time: February 4, 2025, 9am PT / 12pm ET

This three-part webinar series focuses on the holistic needs of youth in the child welfare system, emphasizing the importance of collaboration, identity, and tailored support. Sessions will explore the unique challenges faced by foster youth, including maintaining a sense of belonging and identity, as well as the critical role of therapy and mental health supports.

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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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