Wraparound as a Tier 3 Support

Wraparound provides a comprehensive, holistic, youth and family-driven way of responding when children or youth experience serious mental health or behavioral challenges. Wraparound puts the child or youth and family at the center. With support from a team of professionals and natural supports, the family’s ideas and perspectives about what they need and what will be helpful drive all of the work in Wraparound. When prioritizing service and support needs for students with the most

complex needs and their families, the Wraparound intervention has solid evidence of effectiveness. To learn more about Wraparound and resources available, visit the National Wraparound Initiative website.

For families who may need more than traditional case management but less than a full wraparound team, check out the FOCUS Intermediate Care Coordination Model and the training opportunities available.