Wraparound Is Worth Doing Well: An Evidence-Based Statement

In fact there is. Research tells us we should heed this guidance when delivering our children’s behavioral health services. Meta-analyses of interventions delivered in “real world” systems have shown that “services as usual” are often no more effective than no service at all. Services based on evidence for effectiveness have a better chance of succeeding, but they must be delivered with quality and model fidelity if they are to produce positive effects.