Wraparound

What is the Wraparound approach?

Wraparound is a philosophy of care that is based on the strengths of the child/youth and family. It is family-centered, needs-driven, individualized and culturally appropriate. Children's Mental Health Services has integrated the Wraparound approach throughout its service delivery arena.

The Wraparound approach 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.

What Wraparound programs are available in San Diego County?

Program:

BUILDING EFFECTIVE SOLUTIONS TOGETHER (BEST)
2221 Camino Del Rio South #305
San Diego, CA 92108

Contact:

Delrena Swaggerty
(619) 297-8111

Referral Process:

Child Welfare
Probation
AB2726

Eligibility:

AXIS I Diagnosis
SED (Medical)
5-21 years old
Transition back from group home or at risk of being placed in a group home

Funding:

Short-Doyle/Medi-Cal

Program:

COMMUNITY INTENSIVE TREATMENT FOR YOUTH (CITY)
7857 Convoy Court #201
San Diego, CA 92111

Contact:

Tracy Hodges / Chris Kungas
(858) 292-2384

Referral Process:

Child Welfare
Probation
AB2726
Self/Family Referral

Eligibility:

AXIS I Diagnosis
0-21 years old

Funding:

Program:

CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILY NETWORK (CYFN)
247 Mission Village Drive
San Diego, CA 92123

Contact:

Clark Kiser
(858) 560-2626 x403

Referral Process:

Children's Mental Health Initiative
Initiative Operations Committee
Enrollment and eligibility committee Child Welfare
Probation
AB2726
Self/Family Referral

Eligibility:

1. Child is either a dependent or awarded (300J601 or 502) or AB2726 and is at risk of RCL 12 or higher. AXIS I
2. Siblings of these children who meet the above criteria with AXIS I diagnosis
3. Child is under six years old and has been identified by Polinsky through a developmental screening.

Funding:

SB163 - MEDICAL ONLY

Program:

COMMUNITY INTENSIVE TREATMENT FOR YOUTH (CITY)
7857 Convoy Court #201
San Diego, CA 92111

Contact:

Tracy Hodges / Chris Kungas
(858) 292-2384

Referral Process:

Child Welfare
Probation
AB2726
Self/Family Referral

Eligibility:

AXIS I Diagnosis
0-21 years old

Funding:

Short-Doyle/Medi-Cal/3015/EPSDT

Program:

TAPESTRY
616 Raven Street
San Diego, CA 92102

Contact:

Julie Becker
(619) 857-0784

Referral Process:

Community Referrals

Eligibility:

Children of color living in Southeast San Diego
0-18 years old

Funding:

SB163. California Endorsement

Program:

THERAPEUTIC SERVICES INCORPORATED (TSI)
3002 Armstrong Street
San Diego, CA 92111

Contact:

Susie Morgan
(858) 277-9550 x805

Referral Process:

Clark-Devereux Adolescent Center
San Diego Center for Children
SDCC Special Families Foster Care Program

Eligibility:

AXIS I Diagnosis
SED (Medical)
5-21 years old in residential treatment or foster care

Funding:

EPSDT Medi-Cal

Program:

COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO CSOC WRAPAROUND TRAINING ACADEMY
3255 Camino del Rio South
San Diego, CA 92108

Contact:

Liz Marucheau
(619) 563-2769

Referral Process:

Must have a facilitator willing to be trained to facilitate the wrap process
Approval from agency/program supervisor.

Eligibility:

0-18 years old

Funding:

Realignment

What do these Wraparound programs do?

For each family in a Wraparound program, a team is developed that includes formal and informal supports identified by the family. Services are designed in a creative and flexible manner to meet the needs of the families.

What is the Children's System of Care Wraparound Training Academy?

The System of Care Training Academy was established by design as a primary Children's System Of Care (CSOC) reform strategy. The purpose of the Academy initially focused on Wraparound practice but has since extended to standardize the implementation of CSOC values and principles at the policy, program and practice levels. Elements of the training through the Academy are also a requirement for SB163 funding. The Academy provides several modules that were prioritized by the CSOC stakeholders. The Training for Trainer Program was developed to build the training infrastructure and meet the local capacity. Consistent with System of Care values, trainings are done in partnership with professionals and family/youth. The Children's System of Care Wraparound Training Academy has received local, state and federal recognition.

Participants include: family members, youth, family representatives, mental health case managers, probation officers, social workers, teachers, clinicians, preachers, community representatives, and others.

For more information, call Liz Marucheau, LCSW Children's System of Care Training Coordinator, Children Mental Health Services, Health and Human Services Agency, 619-563-2769.

List of current Wraparound trainings.