Blog

Visit our Human Services Blog regularly for information about current issues, research and happenings in the field of human services. All content is generated by UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education staff, instructors or colleagues.

We also produce several digital publications—each with a specific focus on an area of human services practice:

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The Training Is Over. Now What?

  • by Tiffani Adomey, M.S., Training and Fidelity Coach, UC Davis Human Services Resource Center for Family-Focused Practice
Training provides the knowledge, but ongoing support helps turn that knowledge into improved practice.
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Meet a Team Member: Tamara Trejos

  • by Tamara Trejos, LMFT, Wraparound Specialist, UC Davis Resource Center for Family-Focused Practice
Whether she’s teaching, writing or helping teams work through a challenge, Tamara’s focus in on the children, youth and family’s experiences of Wraparound and optimizing positive outcomes.
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Wraparound: 10 Principles, 4 Phases and 1 Rule

  • by Nancy Hafer, Director, UC Davis Resource Center for Family-Focused Practice
The Golden Rule is me-centered: I consider how I treat people based on my experiences, background and wishes. By contrast, the Platinum Rule is you-centered: I consider how I treat you based on your experiences, background and wishes.
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DART: Using Data to Strengthen High Fidelity Wraparound

  • by Lydia Cartwright, Training and Fidelity Coach, UC Davis Human Services Resource Center for Family-Focused Practice
From insights to action, and from services to success, we’re working together to strengthen the safety nets our children, youth and families depend on.
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Holding on to Wraparound Values in a Shifting Landscape

  • by California Department of Social Services Wraparound Integrated Practices and Services Unit (WIPS)
This is precisely why the Wraparound principles matter, not only as a framework for coming alongside families, but also as a guide for how we navigate these current changes together.
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Implementing Wrapping Littles: High Fidelity Wraparound and Early Childhood

  • by Kim Stokem, LMFT, Wraparound Specialist, and Tamara Trejos, LMFT, Wraparound Specialist, UC Davis Human Services – Resource Center for Family-Focused Practice
Because children ages 0–5 years comprise the largest group of entries into care, it’s important to understand their unique needs and how Wraparound can support them. 
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‘We’re on Team Megan!’

  • by Lynne M. Jones, LCSW, Field Consultant, UC Davis Human Services – Resource Center for Family-Focused Practice
“It made us feel special!” said Megan, whose two boys—6-year-old Isaac and 7-year-old Isaiah—participated in reunification with Wraparound. 
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Supporting Wraparound, Every Step of the Way

  • by Seema Prasad, Coordinator, UC Davis Human Services Resource Center for Family-Focused Practice
Together, we’re helping create the foundation needed for effective training, consultation and—ultimately—meaningful support for our partners and the children, youth and families you serve. 
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Look, Listen and Learn: 3 Lessons Wraparound Taught Me

  • by Maria T. Gonzalez, M.S., Training and Fidelity Coach, UC Davis Human Services Resource Center for Family-Focused Practice
As a parent, parent partner and now coach, Maria T. Gonzalez shares three key reminders gleaned from 20 years of personal and professional Wraparound experience.
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A 'Fireside Chat' About Fidelity Coaching

  • by Lydia Cartwright, Training and Fidelity Coach, UC Davis Human Services Resource Center for Family-Focused Practice
We are ready to wrap training and coaching around you in an uplifting way.
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4 Tips for Fidelity Coaches

  • by Kim Stokem, LMFT, and Tiffani Adomey, M.S., Training and Fidelity Coaches, UC Davis Human Services Resource Center for Family-Focused Practice
Longtime fidelity coaches Tiffani Adomey and Kim Stokem share four tips for others serving children and families in this vital High Fidelity Wraparound role.
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