Wraparound is a unique, strength-based, family-led, process that helps high-risk students (ages 3-18) avoid out-of-home and out-of-school placement.  The Wraparound process is a team-based activity that helps groups of people involved in a child's life work together toward a common goal.  The process is organized and delivered by someone who is trained to facilitate the team.  The team creates a plan that includes ways to assure that children/youth and their families can experience success in their communities, homes, and schools. 

Eligible children are those who are at risk for removal from their homes and have a severe emotional disturbance with functional impairment.  They have involvement with multiple service systems such as Special Education, Mental Health, Juvenile Justice, Foster Care, Protective Services, or other community based services. Students must be currently open with a Community Mental Health Provider (Easter Seals or Oakland Family Services).

Wraparound is the collaborative effort of the Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority; Easter Seals Family Mental Health Services; Oakland Family Services; the Oakland County Circuit Court: Family Division; Eastern Michigan University and the Oakland Intermediate School District.

The program currently has openings for new referrals. 

Wraparound Guide for Families

Youth Guide Wraparound 

Wraparound Referral Form

Traditional Wraparound VS IDEA Wraparound 

Oakland Schools Special Education Department and Oakland School Wraparound are collaborating on a pilot project to provide Wraparound Services for special education students at risk of placement in center based programs.  Unlike our traditional Wraparound Program, students DO NOT have to be open with a Community Mental Health Provider to qualify for services.

Wraparound Guide for Families

Youth Guide Wraparound 

IDEA  Wraparound Referral Procedures

IDEA Wraparound  Referral Form

Traditional Wraparound VS IDEA Wraparound

Serving the homeless students in all public school districts and charter schools throughout the County, the Oakland Schools Homeless Student Education Program ensures that all students are provided with seamless educational services regardless of their current housing situation.

Students eligible for support are those who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence and may include:

- those living on the street, in a car, in an abandon building, etc.

- those living in shelters and transitional housing programs.

- those living in campgrounds, motels and hotels.

- those who are doubled up with family or friends due to loss of housing.

- those recently placed in a foster home (eligible for at least six months, possibly longer).

- those who have runaway or otherwise are not accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Students in the above living situations may attend school where they attended prior to loosing their housing with transportation provided, or they may immediately enroll in the district where they are temporarily staying (even if they lack enrollment documents such as birth certificates, immunizations, and proof of residency).

The Oakland Schools Homeless Student Education Program works with local homeless student liaisons in each district to assist with enrollment and transportation arrangements.  The program can assist with school supplies, necessary school clothing, connection to tutoring supports, and assistance with cost of school activities and programs. In some instances, students may be eligible for summer school free of charge.  Graduating seniors can also receive information regarding college application and financial aid opportunities for homeless students.

Referrals can be made by local school personnel, social service agencies and shelter staff or by students and families themselves.

Information for Parents

Information for Students

Homeless Student Referral Form

Homeless Student Needs Assessment