Wraparound Services
Our Vision
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The Wraparound Department envisions a future where systemic and chronic barriers to learning are mitigated through access to comprehensive on-campus support, fostering academic success and personal advancement.
Our Beliefs
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At Wraparound Services, we believe in the power of the community to uplift every student and family. Founded on holistic support and compassionate principles, our mission is to bridge gaps between educational opportunities and students' complex challenges outside the classroom. From academic support to basic needs fulfillment, our team works to ensure no student is left behind, and every family feels supported.
About Us
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We serve as a dynamic bridge, connecting students and families to the resources, support, and opportunities they need to thrive academically, emotionally, and socially. Our mission is to ensure that every child has the foundation for success in school and life beyond the classroom, emphasizing the power of community in shaping resilient, empowered individuals.
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- Identify and assess the needs of students and families to connect them with appropriate resources, services, and programs
- Develop and implement targeted interventions and support strategies to improve student attendance, engagement, and academic performance.
- Collaborate with various community organizations, agencies, and service providers to ensure a cohesive support system.
- Monitor and track the effectiveness of interventions and services provided to students and families, adjusting strategies to meet evolving needs.
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- Basic Needs Support: Assistance with food, clothing, shelter, and hygiene products to ensure students can focus on their education without worrying about fundamental needs.
- Educational and Vocational Support:Tutoring, mentoring, career exploration, and post-secondary preparation programs to enhance academic achievement and future success.
- Family Engagement and Empowerment: Workshops, training sessions, and resources designed to empower families to support their children's education and access community resources.
- Attendance and Dropout Prevention: Interventions aimed at increasing school attendance, reducing chronic absenteeism, and preventing dropouts through targeted support and engagement.
- Community Collaboration: Partnership with community organizations and agencies to bring additional resources and opportunities to students and their families.
- Specialized Programs:Tailored programs addressing the unique needs of specific student populations, such as emergent bilinguals, pregnant and parenting students, and students with incarcerated parents.
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- Rapid Resource Matching:Swiftly connecting students and families with immediate resources, such as emergency housing, food pantries, and crisis intervention services.
- On-Demand Support Navigation:Providing real-time assistance to navigate and access various support services, including health care, mental health resources, and legal aid.
- Emergency Response Coordination:Coordinating with community partners and agencies to respond to urgent needs and emergencies students and their families face.
- Personalized Assistance Plans: Creating tailored support plans that address each student and family's immediate and unique needs, ensuring quick and effective resolution of their concerns.
Student Need Request
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What Is A Student Need
A student need refers to the immediate support and resources necessary to remove barriers to academic learning. These needs include limited access to school clothing, nutritional needs, mental health services, transportation, hygiene products, social and emotional support etc.
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How Do I Request A Student Need
You can request a student need by scanning the QR Code or by clicking on this link, HISD Student Assistance Form and complete the form.
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How Do I find My Campus Wraparound Specialist
You can find your student's Campus Wrapround Specialist by clicking on this link, Campus Wraparound Specialist. Type the name of the campus the student is currently enrolled in.
Contact Us
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Wraparound Services Department
1417 Houston Avenue
Houston, TX 77007
Telephone:713-556-5917
Email: wraparoundadmin@houstonisd.org