WRAPAROUND/Foster Parent Support Program

WHAT IS THE WRAPAROUND/FOSTER PARENT SUPPORT PROGRAM?

THE WRAPAROUND PROGRAM PROVIDES A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM TO REDUCE THE RISK OF PLACEMENT BREAKDOWN FOR YOUTH IN CARE, AND DEVELOP THE CAPACITY OF THEIR FAMILY-BASED CAREGIVERS TO MANAGE THEIR CARE ON AN ONGOING BASIS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES DIRECT INTERVENTION AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO REFERRED CHILDREN IN CARE AND/OR THEIR FOSTER FAMILIES AND CASE MANAGEMENT SUPPORT TO OTHER SERVICE PROVIDERS INVOLVED. 

THE FOCUS IS TO HELP THE CHILD OR YOUTH AND FAMILY INCREASE THEIR:

  • ATTACHMENT OF CHILDREN IN CARE WITH THEIR FAMILIES/FOSTER FAMILIES
  • RESILIENCY
  • CAPACITY TO MANAGE CHILD’S NEEDS AND BEHAVIOURS
  • INTERPERSONAL AND LIFE SKILLS
  • FAMILY COPING STRATEGIES
  • NATURAL AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES

 

WHAT SERVICES DO WE PROVIDE?

  • COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT AND GOAL DEVELOPMENT
  • INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY COUNSELING
  • PARENT COUNSELING AND EDUCATION
  • EMOTIONAL, SOCIAL, AND INTERPERSONAL SKILL DEVELOPMENT
  • OBSERVATION AND FEEDBACK
  • COLLABORATION WITH OTHER SERVICE PROVIDERS
  • LIMITED AFTER HOURS ON-CALL RESPONSE SERVICES

 

HOW TO ACCESS THIS SERVICE?

Referrals for the Program are accepted from the Guardianship social worker, as well as the Resources social worker, and are screened for suitability, prior to admission.

After receiving a referral, we contact the youth and caregiver to discuss the program, and answer any questions. An initial meeting is then set up, and at that time, the plan for service begins.

 

HOW LONG DOES THE WRAPAROUND PROGRAM WORK WITH FAMILIES?

Duration and frequency of service depends on the individual needs and goals of each family.

 

CONTACT INFORMATION

Kevin Tulak, Program Director
250 492 2987

ktulak@arcprograms.com    

 

THE WRAPAROUND PROGRAM PROVIDES A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM TO REDUCE THE RISK OF PLACEMENT BREAKDOWN FOR YOUTH IN CARE, AND DEVELOP THE CAPACITY OF THEIR FAMILY-BASED CAREGIVERS TO MANAGE THEIR CARE ON AN ONGOING BASIS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES DIRECT INTERVENTION AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO REFERRED CHILDREN IN CARE AND/OR THEIR FOSTER FAMILIES AND CASE MANAGEMENT SUPPORT TO OTHER SERVICE PROVIDERS INVOLVED.