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
Supporting Students’ Learning Through COVID-19: A Conversation With Big Picture Learning
This webinar discussed the importance of student agency, how to tackle persistent learning challenges encountered during the pandemic, and the value of their o…
Bridging the Gap Between Afterschool and Workforce
This webinar focused on how afterschool and summer learning can help more youth develop the competencies desired by employers.
Moving the Needle for First-Generation College Students: Technology to Complement Advising for College Access and Success
This webinar explored the ways in which technology can be leveraged to complement in-person college advising for first-generation, low-income students.
Increasing Investment In Afterschool: The Role Of Statewide Afterschool Networks
This webinar highlighted the work of the Statewide Afterschool Network in increasing investment in afterschool, summer, and expanded learning programs.