What is Wraparound?
Wraparound is an intensive, holistic method of engaging with individuals with complex needs (most
typically children, youth, and their families) so that they can live in their homes and communities and
realize their hopes and dreams. For more information, visit http://nwi.pdx.edu

Who is Wraparound for?
Wraparound is for youth and families. Wraparound offers a team-based planning process for youth
who have complex needs and are involved in two or more child and youth serving systems,
such as DHS Child Welfare, Developmental Disabilities, Special Education, Juvenile Justice,
Mental Health, Addictions, and Physical Health. Participation in a Wraparound process is voluntary
for youth and families. Investment and buy-in from youth and families is essential.

The Role of Coordinated Care Organizations:
In Oregon, Wraparound is hosted by Coordinated Care Organizations, who have been asked to
adhere to the principles and practices that represent fidelity Wraparound. The Coordinated Care
Organizations that serve Multnomah, Clackamas, and Washington Counties are CareOregon
and Trillium Centene. This document is intended for professionals making Wraparound referrals.

What’s the process for making a referral?
Wraparound referrals are made to Multnomah, Clackamas, or Washington County- depending
on where the youth lives. Once the County receives a completed referral, you and/or other
professionals on the team will be scheduled to speak to the Wraparound Review Committee. The
Wraparound Review Committee is made up of individuals who represent the various child
and youth serving systems and priority populations that are served in Wraparound.

What can I expect from a Wraparound team planning process?
• The Wraparound process focuses on strengths and unmet needs; it is not about accessing intensive
mental health services.
• The Wraparound Care Coordinator will want to get to know everyone on the team and make sure
everyone is ready for the first team meeting.
• The Wraparound Care Coordinator will facilitate team meetings and adhere to a fidelity Wraparound
team meeting agenda, which includes: introductions, ground rules, family vision, team mission,
strengths, needs, prioritized needs, goals, brainstorming strategies, and action steps.
• Access to a Youth Partner (for youth 12- 17 years old) and Family Partner, who provide peer delivered
services, using their own lived experience as a way to gain mutuality. The Family Partner and Youth
Partner support the Youth and Family in having their voice heard through empowerment and self�advocacy.
• Wraparound is a care planning process that includes 1-2 meetings a month for about a year or more.
• Wraparound meetings include the referent, youth, family members, family or youth partner,
professionals, and individuals chosen by the youth and family.