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.
Listening to a bunch of acronyms can feel like trying to make sense of a bowl of alphabet soup! Once too many unfamiliar acronyms get strung together, the output becomes a murky, confusing mess where the letters don't quite spell out anything we understand.
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.
