§ 18253 Wraparound Services Evaluation

• •Counties must check if wraparound services (extra help for kids and families) are working well.
• •They look at things like if families are doing better, kids are happier, and if kids stay in regular schools instead of special ones.
• •They also check if the help stops kids from needing stricter or more serious help later.
• •The check-up should include how kids are doing in school and if they’re going to school more.

A kid named Jamie is having a hard time in school and at home. The family gets extra help, like counseling and after-school programs, to make things better.

The county has to check if this extra help is working. They’ll see if Jamie is doing better in school, feeling happier, and if the family is getting along better. They’ll also check if Jamie can stay in a regular classroom instead of needing special classes.