This implementation resource describes core components of the Wraparound approach.

Background

Wraparound is an evidence-based approach to intensive care coordination that supports children with complex behavioral health needs and their families. Effective implementation of Wraparound requires adherence to core principles of the model. This foundational resource describes core principles of the Wraparound process to help program implementers, families, and communities understand and effectively implement the model.

About this Resource

Drawing from early Wraparound initiatives and feedback from program implementors, families, and researchers, this resource describes ten principles that are core to the Wraparound approach: (1) family voice and choice; (2) team based; (3) natural supports; (4) collaboration; (5) community based; (6) culturally competent; (7) individualized; (8) strengths based; (9) unconditional; and (10) outcomes based. 

Program/Policy Takeaways

Policymakers and program implementors can use this resource to understand the components and values that inform the Wraparound process. Policymakers seeking to support the Wraparound approach may consider how to implement policies and program supports to enable programs to follow these principles.