Many of our programs utilize Wraparound, created by Dr. Karl Dennis, one of the country’s leading experts and pioneers of community-based care. 

The Wraparound philosophy and practice is based on the following principles:

• Strength-based: Focus is on assets rather than deficits.
• Unconditional care: Services are changed to meet the changing needs of the child and family.
• Normalization: Plans are focused on what is normal within the family, community and culture.
• Owned by the parent: The parent is an integral part of the team and has ownership of the plan.
• Individualized: Services are created to meet the unique needs of the child and family.
• Needs-driven: Services are not based on a pre-set "menu" of what is available. Services are a combination of existing or modified services, newly created services, informal supports and community resources.
• Community-based: Services are provided in the community as much as possible.
• Culturally competent: Services are tailored to the unique values and cultural needs of the child, family and culture that the family identifies with.
• Comprehensive: Planning and services are comprehensive, addressing the needs in three or more life domain areas.
• Crisis plan: Each family develops a crisis plan with their team.
• Outcome measures: These are identified and the plan is evaluated systematically and often.