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
- August 4, 2003
Finding Fortune in Thirteen Out-of-School Time Programs
SynopsisThis report, which summarizes the evaluations of 13 Out-of-School Time (OST) programs, represents AYPF’s continued commitment to establish “what works”…
- June 12, 2003
Building an Effective Citizenry: Lessons Learned From Initiatives in Youth Engagement
In 2002-2003, American Youth Policy Forum conducted a series of Capitol Hill forums featuring initiatives and research on youth engagement and field trips to s…
- March 22, 2003
No More Islands: Family Involvement in 27 School and Youth Programs (2003)
When families are active in their children’s learning at home, in school, and in youth programs, good things happen. Research has revealed that this connection…
- January 22, 2002
Finding Common Ground: Service-Learning and Education Reform
SynopsisAn AYPF report reveals areas of compatibility between Comprehensive School Reform (CSR) programs leaders in education reform and elements of service-le…