APA Dictionary of Psychology

a philosophy of care and service provision characterized by a planning process involving a focal person, concerned family members, and service providers. It results in a highly individualized set of closely coordinated community services and natural supports for the person and their family, which achieves a variety of intervention outcomes. Wraparound services have been developed in several service sectors, including mental health, child welfare, and developmental disabilities, and have been proven effective as an alternative to residential services for multiproblem individuals and their families.