QUESTION

RESPONSES AND SUGGESTIONS

1. What does the “Wraparound Plan” look like?

It can be derived from an agency case plan or treatment plan with measurable goals. If there is no agency plan, the Wraparound Plan of Care can be used. Goals can be written using Life Domains if desired. There should be a Strengths Assessment and Crisis Plan included in the plan.

2. What paperwork needs to be completed?

The Wraparound Plan (see above) with a Crisis Plan and Strengths Assessment; Wrap Expenditure forms as needed; notes from meetings, releases, proof of meetings (sign-in forms if nothing else).

3. How can the legal system and mandates be part of the process?

In Wraparound, we try to empower families within the legal parameters that may be present. Teams look for creative ways to give parents voice and choice within these boundaries.

4. How can we be strength-based if parents have been abusive or neglectful to their kids?

Of course, we do what needs to be done to keep kids safe. But throughout the process of Wraparound, we hope the team can be a positive agent of change by helping to identify strengths and unmet needs. 

5. How do you empower parents?

Facilitators and teams try to be intentional about this, and can use tactics at meetings such as giving parents the first and last word, acknowledging and summarizing their perspectives, etc. Effective teams will be continually looking for what parents and families have to offer, and will treat families as if they have something to give. Strength-based teams also recognize and celebrate successes and progress, no matter how small.

6. What do you do when NOBODY knows what to do?

Persistent teams will continually instill a sense of hope and refuse to give up. Often teams will need to go back to the original mission statement and goals to see if they need revision.

7. Is there accountability in the process?

Team should provide both support and accountability. Team needs to be true to the philosophy and process of Wraparound. PACT 4 uses the Satisfaction Survey and Progress Tool to measure this.   There should also be an auditing process in place.

8. Who qualifies for Wraparound?

Families with complex needs involved with multiple agencies. Wraparound started in the Children’s Mental Health realm but has spread to other areas. It is always a voluntary process.

9. How can team members get past negative perceptions of other members?

Perceptive facilitators will help the team develop a mindset of looking for what each person has to offer to attain the goals of the Wraparound team.

10. How do you know when to end the process?

Have we met the goals in the plan? Have we been true to our overall mission statement? Teams disband when the goals are met and/or the family wants to quit the process. A transition plan should be in place, with informal supports identified and a Crisis Plan included. A plan for reconvening if necessary should also be part of the transition plan. Then, celebrate success!