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The Fred Finch Wrap Connections Program is a family centered, community-based program designed to support youth and families. Utilizing a strength based, comprehensive approach, the Wrap team works with families to learn effective tools and strategies to help create sustainable stability and progress in the home, school, and community.
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Eligibility
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Eligibility criteria for the program includes:
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Youth is a full scope Medi-Cal beneficiary under age 21 and has mental health or behavioral concerns.
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Youth was recently seen at an Emergency Screening Unity (ESU) or psychiatric hospitalization.
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Youth is currently at risk for moving to a different living arrangement such as a group home or a higher level of care
It is not required that youth be affiliated with Child Welfare Services or Probation in order to be referred to the Wrap Connections Program. Referrals can be made by any community member such as schools, therapists, caregivers, etc.
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To make a referral, please fill out the Wrap Connections Referral form and either fax to 619-797-1091 or email to wrapconnections@fredfinch.org.
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For more questions about eligibility please email: wrapconnections@fredfinch.org
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About Wrap Connections
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Wrap Connections is a program designed to support youth and families using a high fidelity model that is family centered, culturally/linguistically responsive and community based.
The Wrap team works with families to learn effective tools and strategies to help create sustainable stability and progress in the home, school, and community, utilizing a comprehensive strength based approach. Our program offers a myriad of services and support including behavioral and mental health assessment and interventions as well as medication and psychiatric support. Participants include the child, youth and their family; a Care Coordinator, Behavior Counselor, and Parent/Youth Partner, school personnel, other service providers, and/or other family designates.
Wrap Connections is provided through a contract with San Diego County Behavioral Health Services (BHS). It is a high fidelity, intensive program consisting of meetings several times a week. Families indicate their preference for location of services, such as in the home, community or at a Fred Finch office.
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Contact
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For more information on the Fred Finch Wrap Connections Program, please contact Program Director Laura McClarin, LMFT​ at (619)797-1090 or email wrapconnections@fredfinch.org
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This program is funded through a contract with the County of San Diego.
