Wraparound Services
Our Vision
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Wraparound Services is committed to delivering high-quality, comprehensive support and resources to students and families, enhancing students' readiness to learn so that all students are better prepared for 2035 and beyond.
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.
- Partner with Sunrise Centers to refer all unmet needs of students and families.
- Monitor and track the effectiveness of interventions and services provided to students and families to reduce chronic absenteeism and prevent dropouts.
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- Basic Needs Support: Assistance with food, clothing, supplies, and hygiene products to ensure students can focus on their education without worrying about fundamental needs.
- Attendance and Dropout Prevention: Interventions aimed at increasing school attendance, reducing chronic absenteeism, and preventing dropouts through targeted support and engagement.
- Specialized Programs: Tailored programs addressing the unique needs of special student populations, such as military-connected students, pregnant and parenting students, and children of incarcerated parents.
- Service Providers and Partnerships: Increase network of partners to bring additional resources and services to students and their families.
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- Universal SAF System: District-wide Student Assistance Form (SAF) used to request help for students and their families that prompts specialists to connect and provide immediate resources.
- On-Demand Access: Provide real-time assistance to navigate various support services for health and transportation requests.
- Unmet Needs Coordination: Refer all unmet needs to the Sunrise Centers for student and family support as part of the HISD Continuum of Care.
- Ongoing Community Partner Engagement: Engage and collaborate with valued community partners to support students.
Student Need Request
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Universal SAF Request
Student Assistance Forms (SAF) are the district-wide tool for informing the Wraparound team of student and family needs. These needs include access to basic needs such as school uniforms, supplies, food, and hygiene items. We also offer support for health, medical, and transportation access to ensure students are in their seats and ready to learn.
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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.
Contact Us
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Wraparound Services Department
1417 Houston Avenue
Houston, TX 77007
Telephone:713-556-5917
Email: wraparoundadmin@houstonisd.org
