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
Tribal Youth Program: Empowering Youth in Indian Country
OverviewThe Tribal Youth Program is a prevention program supported by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) at the U.S. Department …
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Turning Around Low-Performing Schools
OverviewAYPF partnered with the National Governors Association (NGA) Center for Best Practices to provide a field trip to New Orleans for the four states (Colo…
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Preparing Rural Students for Success Beyond High School
OverviewThe American Youth Policy Forum (AYPF) brought a group of federal policy leaders to North Carolina to examine how rural education systems are providing…
The Role of Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELOs) at Children’s Aid Society Community Schools Measurable Results from a 3-year Longitudinal Study
OVERVIEW:The American Youth Policy Forum announces a forum series, sponsored by the W.T. Grant Foundation, on Expanded Learning Opportunities for Older Youth. …