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
Better Together Case Clinic Webinar: Developing and Growing Homegrown Afterschool Champions
This webinar highlighted individual case studies of “Better Together” communities that have been thinking strategically about how to build and strengthen conne…
Understanding the Use of Research in Policy and Practice: The Definition and Acquisition of Research
This convening focused on research application in educational policy and practice.
Beyond the GED: Preparing for College and a Career in the 21st Century
This forum explored the history of the GED, and highlighted best practices at LaGuardia Community College’s GED Bridge Program.