Using a Theory of Change to Drive Human Resource Development for Wraparound

Abstract

Abstract

Effectiveness of Wraparound Versus Case Management for Children and Adolescents: Results of a Randomized Study

“…In recent years, concerns about the “black box” of wraparound have led to efforts to better specify the wraparound practice model (Burns & Goldman, 1999; Walker & Bruns, 2006), provide more consistent training and implementation supports (Walker & Matarese, 2011), and develop and deploy fidelity measures (Bruns, Burchard, Suter, Leverentz-Brady, & Force, 2004; Bruns, Leverentz-Brady, & Suter, 2008; Bruns, Suter, Force, & Burchard, 2005; Walker & Sanders, 2011). The evidence base for wraparound has also grown, with 10 controlled studies now published in peer reviewed journals (Bickman, Smith, Lambert, & Andrade, 2003; Bruns, Rast, Peterson, Walker, & Bosworth, 2006; Carney & Buttell, 2003; Clark, Lee, Prange, & McDonald, 1996; Evans, Armstrong, Kuppinger, Huz, & McNulty, 1998; Grimes et al, 2011; Hyde, Burchard, & Woodworth, 1996; Mears, Yaffe, & Harris, 2009; Pullmann et al, 2006; Rauso, Ly, Lee, & Jarosz, 2009).…”

A Dual-Factor Approach to Exploring Wraparound Outcomes in Children with Serious Emotional Disturbance within Community-Based Mental Health Settings

“…This dual-factor approach (i.e., a focus on both risk and protective factors) to mental health assessment and treatment (Greenspoon & Saklofske, 2001;Suldo & Shaffer, 2008) commonly reported within the field of community psychology (e.g., Ernestus & Prelow, 2015;Monahan, Oesterle, Rhew, & Hawkins, 2014) is often missing within wraparound outcome studies (Walker, 2015). Identifying reductions in risk factors and improvements in protective factors can help to further uncover the elusive mechanisms of change associated with wraparound services, which could help to further improve the training of wraparound facilitators (Walker & Matarese, 2011).…”

Is implementation fidelity associated with improved access to care in a School-based Child and Family Team model?

“…Nurses and social workers also coordinate child and family team meetings. Similar to child and family teams used in child welfare, Systems of Care, and Wraparound (Walker & Matarese, 2011), the CFST program's underlying theory of change involves a team jointly assessing the child's and family's strengths and needs. Key provisions of the authorizing legislation included tailoring plans to children's specific individual needs, incorporating all relevant providers in a single team with a common plan, involving families in decision-making, and ongoing monitoring of service plan outcomes (''Appropriations Act, '' 2005).…”