Supporting youth and families with personalized, team-based care to achieve lasting success.

At the heart of our program is a team-based planning process. We work together with families and youth, focusing on building a robust support system to address their unique needs, concerns, and goals. We create a network of both natural and professional supports designed to empower youth and their families every step of the way.

Our expert team comprises three roles:

  • Family Support Partner dedicated to supporting parents.
  • Youth Support Partner focused on supporting the youth.
  • Facilitator who expertly guides and brings the entire team together.

We ensure consistent support through monthly team meetings and weekly check-ins, giving families the continuous assistance they need

High Fidelity Wraparound Initiative (HFW) is:

  • An evidence-based initiative utilized internationally and widely throughout the U.S.
  • A team-based, collaborative process for helping children and youth with special mental health needs and their families identify and use their strengths and community resources.
  • The development and implementation of individualized plans to reduce the use of other services.

High Fidelity Wraparound Eligibility:

  • Must be between ages of 8 and 21 years.

  • Must have mental health diagnosis of serious emotional disturbance.

  • Must have experienced imminent, current, or previous placement(s) in a restrictive, intensive or intrusive level of mental health care.

  • Must be a resident of Northampton County or Lehigh County.

Two Referral Paths are Available:

  • Children and Youth (C&Y): If the client has an open C&Y case, the referral must originate from and be approved by the Children and Youth office.

  • Health Choices Programming: If there is no open C&Y case, any professional or individual who identifies a youth who would benefit from the program may submit a referral.

Bethany’s Journey to Healing and Empowerment

The COVID-19 pandemic deeply affected Bethany, triggering intense isolation, anxiety, and depression. These challenges led to multiple hospitalizations and escalating conflict at home. In search of meaningful support, her parents turned to the High-Fidelity Wraparound (HFW) process to help Bethany access appropriate mental health care.

At the outset, Bethany was withdrawn and overwhelmed, expressing her struggles with depression, academic pressures, and the loss of friendships. She faced serious mental health challenges, including self-harm and suicidal thoughts. The HFW team—comprising a dedicated facilitator, her school counselor, and her grandparents—rallied around her to build a network of support. Together, they developed a Crisis Prevention Plan and a personalized reward system, with her grandmother providing consistent, nurturing care.

Bethany began to adopt healthier coping strategies, replacing self-harm with alternatives like using erasers, rubber bands, and making friendship bracelets. As her family improved communication and rebuilt trust, they shared meaningful moments—such as mourning the loss of her beloved cat together—which helped strengthen their bond.

With ongoing therapy and medication, Bethany reconnected with her passions. She rejoined the dance team and became active in Girl Scouts, rediscovering joy and community. Demonstrating remarkable self-awareness, she took ownership of her mental health by creating a plan to improve her sleep schedule, recognizing it as a key trigger for her depression.

Bethany successfully graduated from the HFW process, now equipped with the tools, confidence, and support system to manage her mental health. Her journey reflects not only personal growth but the power of collaborative care and family resilience. Today, Bethany looks forward to a brighter future, empowered and hopeful.