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
- November 21, 2014
The Forgotten Half Revisited: American Youth and Young Families, 1988-2008
Building upon AYPF founder Samuel Halperin's landmark 1988 reports, The Forgotten Half: Non-College Youth in America and The Forgotten Half: Pathway to Success…
- October 22, 2014
From Discipline to Dialogue: An AYPF Blog Series
SynopsisThis blog series highlights the research, policies, and practices that are transforming schools, supporting teachers, and empowering youth voice. Each …
- May 13, 2013
Improving College and Career Readiness for Students with Disabilities (2013)
Synopsis:This issue brief is intended to assist state policymakers in better understanding strategies to prepare students with disabilities and special needs f…
- May 15, 2012
Linking Secondary and Postsecondary Systems: Lessons from Indiana (2009)
SynopsisIn February 2009, AYPF hosted a field trip to Indianapolis, Indiana showcasing cross linkages aimed at increasing the number of students prepared for, …