CCN’s High Fidelity Wraparound Team participated in an in person Wraparound training through the National Center for Innovation and Excellence (NCFIE) at the end of September. While the training was a refresher for most staff, everyone walked away with new insights and inspiration regarding ways to support the youth and families that we work with. 

“Giving a service does not mean you meet someone’s needs.” -Unknown

The training was grounded in the 10 Principles of Wraparound which serve as the guide for the ways we work with youth and families. We learned a new way to ensure that we never forget them: SOFTPINCCC (pronounced “Soft Pink”).

Strength-based: Wraparound builds on the strengths and areas of opportunities of youth and their families rather than looking at deficits.

Outcome based: The Wraparound team uses a unified plan to meet the youth and family’s underlying needs.

Family voice and choice: The youth and their family’s voice is at the center of the work we do.

Team based: Wraparound is a team based process that includes both formal and informal supports. 

Persistence: Never give up. We find creative ways to problem solve challenges and barriers.

Individualized: Wraparound is not a one-size fits all approach. We meet youth and their families' unique needs.

Natural and informal supports: Family members, fictive kin, friends and other community members are included in the Wraparound process not just service providers and other professionals. 

Collaboration: Shared responsibility and accountability are essential for working with youth and their families. Every Wraparound team member has a role. 

Cultural Competence: We listen and approach our work with cultural humility and include the youth and family’s values and culture in the Wraparound process.  

Community based: We build on the assets of the communities that our youth and their families live in and support youth living in the least restrictive settings.  

We were reminded of the power of listening and providing unconditional care when supporting youth and families. We were also challenged to expand our thoughts of potential support for the youth and families that we work with and look forward to implementing many of the ideas shared during the training. We are very grateful for the team at NCFIE!