On July 8-10th, the Training Institute will be hosting a robust selection of sessions focusing on Wraparound. Bergen's Promise Director of Care Management, Crystal Wytenus, will be presenting at this National Wraparound Initiative. Bergen's Promise has always been a leader in applying Wraparound to how we support youth and families. Her session is "Applying and Enhancing Wraparound to Address Substance Use in Youth and Caregivers: Stories from Two States".
Her Wraparound Session is described as "Teams from New Jersey and northern New England adapted the evidence-based Wraparound model for substance use disorders (SUDs); one focused on caregivers with SUDs and one on youth with SUDs. Facilitated by moderator Eric Bruns, the two teams will engage the audience in discussion and interactive exercises. The audience will consider why Wraparound may be uniquely suited to support these populations and learn about adaptations and enhancements made to the model. The New Jersey’s Children’s system of care integrated Wraparound with the Nurtured Heart Approach ®, aiming to build “inner wealth” within youth. The northern New England method focused on integration with existing addiction and recovery resources within their system of care. Qualitative outcomes suggest that greater family stability and recovery facilitated engagement, and families appreciated family empowerment, a focus on strengths, and flexibility. (3-Hour Institute)"
Interested in attending? For more information, and to register, visit the Training Institutes website: https://innovations.socialwork.uconn.edu/training-institutes-2025
