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NWI Newsletter
July 17, 2025 |
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Greetings from the National Wraparound Initiative |
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Tribute to Karl Dennis, the "Father of Wraparound"
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Tribute to Karl Dennis, the “Father of Wraparound”
Karl Dennis, one of the earliest practitioners and advocates of unconditional care and Wraparound, passed away last month after a long illness. This tribute, written by Karl’s long-time friend and colleague Ira Lourie, lovingly describes a few of the many contributions that led to Karl being described as the heart and soul of Wraparound.
Read the tribute »
Webinar Recording: Turnover in the Wraparound Workforce
Our latest webinar explored the findings of a recent study on turnover within the Wraparound workforce. Results of the study suggest an average turnover rate of 30% annually. This webinar reviewed data related to patterns of turnover across the Wraparound workforce, the impact of turnover on service outcomes, causes of high rates of turnover and potential strategies to decrease current and future turnover rates.
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The following are NWI staff selections of recent news items of interest to the Wraparound community:
- Rejecting Chronic Absenteeism as the New Normal in Student Attendance
- Why Teen Girls Are More Vulnerable to Mental Health Concerns
- Fewer High Schoolers Say They’ve Had Sex
- Lack of Sleep Disrupts Key Brain Functions in Adolescents
- “Addictive Use,” Not Screen Time Alone, Is the Real Mental Health Risk
- Wraparound-Like Approach Holds Promise for Intervention in Psychosis
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Online Curriculum: Fathers and Fatherhood
Fathers and father figures are essential to ensure infants’ and young children’s healthy development. This curriculum highlights stories from communities around the country to illustrate the importance of including fathers from all backgrounds. Additionally, it provides a comprehensive set of resources on father engagement programming. Curriculum users will walk away understanding the why and the how of authentic father engagement.
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Recorded Webinar: Work Requirements and Safety Net Coverage
Work requirements for safety net programs like SNAP and Medicaid are intended to promote employment among safety net program participants. However, research indicates work requirements can make it difficult to access and maintain those benefits, even among those who are eligible. In this webinar, our panelists discussed the stated goals of work requirements and how they function in practice, as well as what they mean for the experiences of eligible individuals and families.
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Webinar: A Vision of Youth Thriving: Aligning External Assets with Youth Strengths and Needs
Date/Time: July 21, 2025, 10:30am PT / 1:30pm ET
Foundational work in Positive Youth Development has prompted stakeholders to seek a better understanding of thriving and the factors that support it. This webinar will highlight a vision of thriving and the strengths and assets youth experience in themselves and in the communities that support their thriving. We will discuss how practitioners and others who support young people can use these findings to be asset-builders for young people.
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Webinar: Beyond the Stages: Affirming and Supporting Grief in Youth and Families
Date/Time: July 29, 2025, 10:30am PT / 1:30pm ET
Grief is a complex, deeply personal experience that extends far beyond the commonly known “five stages.” In this interactive workshop, participants will explore a broader, more inclusive understanding of grief, examining how it shows up in the lives of youth and families in non-linear and culturally specific ways. Together, we will explore common barriers to healing, challenge traditional models, identify everyday strategies for supporting the grief process, and engage with critical reflection questions designed to deepen compassionate practice.
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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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