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 3, 2014
Homeless Youth: Understanding the Population and Their Challenges
Garet Fryar, Policy Research AssistantThe average temperature for the contiguous United States during this past winter was 31.3 F. Many of us will remember ho…
- 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 …
- October 13, 2014
4 Ideas that Inform and Drive Our Work
George Knowles, Communications AssociateFor over 20 years, AYPF’s mission has been to ensure that all young people are well equipped to be successful. We’ve p…
- October 6, 2014
Pipeline Programs: How They Contribute to College and Career-Readiness and Success
Jennifer Brown Lerner, Deputy DirectorAiming to demystifying what it means to go to and be in college, pipeline programs are a critical part of a college’s ou…