Wraparound Blog Posts

While it’s often been said that the only certainty is uncertainty, Wraparound remains relentlessly determined to be there for children and families when they need it, and as early as they need it, so that their lives are strengthened and improved by services rather than overwhelmed by such uncertainty. This is what Wraparound can be, and needs to be, to keep our most vulnerable and marginalized children, families and communities safe.

After months of being away from her family, Kimberly was returned to her mother’s care alongside her other siblings. The Wraparound team worked diligently to build connection and trust with Kimberly and Eveline as the family began to navigate their new life together. The flexibility of Wraparound and access to flex funds allowed us to creatively support the family in their goals, and to celebrate accomplishments.

After serving as an outstanding co-chair for the Parent Partner Advisory Committee (PPAC) for more than a decade, Ebony Chambers-McClinton is moving to a special advisor role. As this longtime champion for social justice, child welfare and mental health takes on her new role, the PPAC would like to share this open letter of gratitude.

How do you know if your Wraparound families continue to be successful after services have ended? Much of this answer will come down to what kind of outcomes data you collect.

While using acronyms at work amongst those familiar with them creates a shorthand and easy mode of communication, acronyms can also create confusion and communication barriers when used in situations where not everyone is familiar with the meaning. Acronym overuse can also make new team members or people outside of a specific field feel excluded.

Early in my career, way before DCFS, I worked in a psychiatric facility with the chronically mentally ill. That is where I met Paul, who was much older and had such a gentle soul. He grew up in an orphanage in New York, and essentially never got to experience a family. He went from one institution to another, and eventually died in one. I promised myself that I would do everything in my power to make sure no one ever had to experience that.

The Resource Center for Family-Focused Practice at UC Davis Human Services is excited to announce the launch of two new Wraparound Skills Labs. We’re also offering Wraparound Foundational Class Passports—easy-to-use tools available on our website to help you keep track of your attendance in the fundamental Wraparound classes.

California’s human services workforce is as vast and diverse as it is vital to the health and well-being of the children, adults, families and communities it serves. As national leaders in the transformation of human services through innovation, collaboration and pursuit of best practice,  UC Davis Human Services frequently produces practice-specific Toolkits to meet the specialized needs of this valued workforce.

More than 850 participants explored the different facets of the System of Care and reconnected with the ‘why’ of helping professions 

 

We all need a helping hand from time to time, and we know what a difference it can make when that help comes at the precisely perfect moment—or do we?

The Corres-Garcia family has accessed support from Wraparound services at different times and for different needs as their family has navigated the child welfare system, mental health needs, and difficulties with addiction. The mother, Sandra, sat down with us recently to share her experiences and appreciation for Wraparound’s supportive role in her family’s success.

Ever heard of a superhero squad dedicated to empowering superhero families? That's exactly what California's Wraparound Initiative is building!

As parent partners, we are eager to be helpful to a family. However, there are things to keep in mind when collaborating with parents who are dealing with issues related to their child’s education. 

Lauren Mendez entered the foster care system in Stanislaus County at age 15 and aged out at 21. The “system” had a huge impact and sparked her passion to engage others to positively transform the system.