We know that the 10 Principles of Wraparound are what set this approach apart from any other Child and Family Team meeting or service planning process. 

This month, we take a deeper look at the last three key principles:

Individualized
The Wraparound process is customized to the specific strengths, needs, and preferences of the youth and family. Each family and youth are unique! What works for one youth, family, and team may not work for another. Having an individualized approach helps teams feel empowered and motivated because you meet them where they are and leverage the strengths that exist to help support needs. 

Outcome Based
Outcomes are identified, tracked, measured, and celebrated in all aspects of Wraparound (e.g., youth/family, team, program, state). We always start with an outcome and end goal in mind for the plan to become the road map to get there. In Wraparound, we want to track the effectiveness of our strategies and the plan so that we know to adapt accordingly, as well as celebrate successes. 

Persistence
No matter the barrier or challenge, the team will work to do Wraparound to fidelity, build cohesion and trust, be creative, encourage out-of-the-box thinking, and support one another. We will walk alongside the family in their journey to live out their hopes and complete their goals. Barriers and challenges are seen as lessons that maybe the initial plan did not result in the expected outcome, and that’s okay. Always thinking, “What's next?” rather than saying we failed. In Wraparound there is no failure, only lessons. We persist until we find something that works.

Reminder: The 10 Principles are not just theory — they are the daily practice that makes Wraparound effective and family-driven. Thank you for your continued commitment to implementing them with fidelity.

REMEMBER!
If you are interested in learning more about Wraparound and how it works, you are invited to a Wraparound 101 course. See the available dates by clicking on the Calendar tab:
Idaho WInS (Wraparound) Competency Center | Idaho Department of Health and Welfare

For any additional questions, connect with IDHW at Wraparound@dhw.idaho.gov.