Transcript Wraparound Process Powerpoint LOWO

Lakota Oyate Wakanyeja
Owicakiyapi
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1975 Kaleidoscope Program by Karl Dennis
Early 1980’s Dr. Lenore Behar of North
Carolina coined the process Wraparound
1985 Alaska Social Services John VanDenBerg
The Wraparound process is a collaborative,
team-based planning approach to providing
services and natural supports.
Through the Wraparound process, the
team create plans to meet the needs—and
improve the lives—of children, youth and
family.
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Wraparound services for children and families
involved in the child welfare system
To assist children and family’s in meeting
their own personal goals
Reduce the length of stay in foster care for
children in the system
Increase stability & permanency of children in
the wraparound process
Increase collaboration between LOWO and
community-based agencies
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Family Support Specialist will become
knowledgeable of the “Wraparound Process” and
how it can assist the family in planning for their
family.
Family Support Specialist will recognize the
importance of “family voice” and to acknowledge
the Wraparound plan should be “family driven”.
Family Support Specialist knows the importance
of other community agencies in the child welfare
system and can collaborate with these service
providers and agencies to develop case plans and
to provide services.
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Family Voice/Decision
Team Based
Natural Supports
Collaboration
Community-Based
Cultural Competent
Individualized
Strengths-Based
Persistence
Outcomes Based
List 4 professional service providers on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation
List 4 natural supports that a family could utilize during the Wraparound process
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Community Based
Individualized
Strengths Based
Culturally Competent
Partners with Family
Team Driven
Flexible Funding
Balance of Professional and Natural Supports
Unconditional Care
Collaboration
Outcomes Measured
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PHASE 1: Engagement and Team Preparation
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PHASE 2: Initial Plan Development:
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PHASE 3: Implementation :
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PHASE 4: Transition
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In-Patient Treatment
Lakota Traditional/Spiritual Ceremonies
Out-Patient Therapy
Case Management
Medication
Respite Care Services
Home-Based Services
Friend or neighbor helps with transportation
Single Parent Mentoring
Teenage Support Groups
Who should drive the Wraparound Process?
Why is it important to monitor the Wraparound
Plan?
What happens if the plan does not meet the
family’s needs?
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The Wraparound Process is another form of
providing child welfare services through a
team-based approach which focuses on the
family making decisions for the family as a
whole.