wraparound facilitator
A trained professional who guides the wraparound planning process and coordinates services for youth with complex needs.
Full Definition
A wraparound facilitator is a specially trained care coordinator who leads the wraparound planning process for children and adolescents with serious emotional or behavioral challenges. The facilitator works with the family, youth, and team members to develop and implement an individualized plan of care that addresses needs across multiple life domains. Key responsibilities include engaging stakeholders, facilitating team meetings, ensuring cultural responsiveness, monitoring plan implementation, and maintaining fidelity to wraparound principles. Facilitators must be skilled in family engagement, conflict resolution, and systems navigation while maintaining a strength-based, family-driven approach.
Usage
Usage note: Distinguish from general case management; wraparound facilitation requires specific training and certification.
In Context
- "The wraparound facilitator scheduled monthly team meetings to review progress on plan goals." — Service documentation
- "Training all wraparound facilitators in trauma-informed practices improved family engagement rates." — Program evaluation report