Wraparound supports refers to those services that help youth facing challenges become self-sufficient and thrive. These might include: education and workforce training, vocational rehabilitation, health and mental health services, food, housing, transportation, childcare, mentoring, and counseling. It is critical to coordinate these services and supports across systems, customizing them for each youth. Young people also need to be consistently supported by a caring, competent adult to help them navigate programs and services.
Resources
Aligning Systems and Policies to Support Multiple Postsecondary Pathways
This forum explored evidence-based strategies for aligning systems and policies around student and workforce needs.
Examining Strategies to Improve the Use of Research Evidence in Child Welfare
This forum explored how state and local leaders grapple with integrating research-based programs and practices into their daily routines.
Building Postsecondary Pathways For Opportunity Youth
This forum highlighted the challenges and opportunities that practitioners and advocates in Connecticut and Michigan face as they build postsecondary pathways …
Opportunities for Youth in Transition from Foster Care: Youth Perspective
This forum highlighted a new AYPF issue brief: Creating Access for Opportunities for Youth in Transition from Foster Care.