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
- September 21, 2015
When Right Decisions Are Tough Decisions: A Case for More School Choice
Jenna Tomasello, Program AssociateI’m not a parent, but I plan to be one day, and when that day comes, I will want nothing more than for my child…
- September 8, 2015
What Time Should School Start?
George Knowles, Digital Communications AssociateIt’s that time of year again. For our young people, summer vacation is fast becoming a fond memory, and studen…
- August 31, 2015
Food for Thought: How Schools Can Play a Role in Children’s Health
This is the second post in a two-part blog series. Read part one. Carinne Deeds, Policy AssociateFood insecurity and childhood hunger can play a critical role …
- August 24, 2015
Food for Thought: How Food Insecurity Affects a Child’s Education
This is the first post in a two-part blog series. Read part two. Carinne Deeds, Policy AssociateFor most school-aged youth, having food on the table after a da…