Wraparound or Individualised Models of Care: Do They Fit Into Australian Child Welfare?

Abstract

In Australia there is some interest in wraparound or individualised models of care as an alternative to traditional modes of child welfare funding and service delivery. This article points to the origin and core principles that guide attempts to create this post‐institutional pattern of service. Following this a definition of wraparound or individualised services is offered. The current state of US research into the effectiveness of services provided under this rubric is then reported. Finally, comment is offered about the relevance of wraparound and individualised forms of service for Australian child welfare.

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“…In recent years there has been a growth in the number of 'wrap-around services' that tailor an individualised support package to a family's needs (Ainsworth 1999;Tomison, Burgell & Burgell 1998). Wrap-around services can be defined as services:…”

Corporate communications

“…In recent years there has been a growth in the number of 'wrap-around services' that tailor an individualised support package to a family's needs (Ainsworth 1999;Tomison, Burgell & Burgell 1998).…”