A county-wide program that works intensively with families and their “at-risk” adolescents in their own homes and the community. The program facilitates meetings to allow families to develop their own plan for the stability, safety and well-being of the child. The Wraparound focus is to provide useful practical services to: […]
Being a teenager is hard. For some young people and their parents, getting through the teenage years can seem almost impossible. Imagine how much easier it would be if you had someone available to help you 24/7. *Anna was desperate for help after her daughter Lucy repeatedly cut herself, attempted suicide, and underwent numerous psychiatric hospitalizations. (Full Story Sheet) (more…)
CARE AND TEAMWORK FOR A YOUNG MAN’S FUTURE 
Donovan was referred to YMCA Youth & Family Services (YMCA-YFS) following a series of school suspensions and multiple behavioral concerns. Though bright, Donovan’s grades were suffering due to his negative behaviors and interactions with peers and teachers. Thanks to Montgomery County’s Collaboration Council, YMCA-YFS was able to assist Donovan and his family though the Wraparound program. Y staff helped facilitate communication between Donovan’s family members and his school to figure out a plan for the best way to improve his grades and decrease/eliminate school suspensions and the number of times he was asked to leave class due to his behaviors.
Press Release YMCA of Metropolitan Washington to provide Inter-agency Family Preservation Services (October 1, 2017) Trawick Foundation Announces $150,000 Grant Award to Connect Cross Section of Rising 9th Graders (July 29, 2016) Healthy Kids Day April 30th (April 5, 2016) YMCA Youth & Family Services Awarded Montgomery County Wraparound Contract (April 14, 2016) […]