Let's Wrap About LAN's Wrap Services

Coordinating Agencies:

What is a LAN?

LANs are Local Area Networks.  They are made up of various agencies serving JoDaviess and Stephenson counties.  These agencies get together to develop, coordinate, and help deliver supportive social services.

What is the Wraparound Staffing Process?

To help create services on a “one kid at a time” basis to support options for students with  complex needs and their families, all agencies involved and the family get together to agree to an overall plan.

Who is Eligible for Wraparound?

Referrals are made from agencies, area school districts, probation departments, DCFS, and families who are looking for assistance.  The process is targeted for children and youth at risk.

How Do I Access Wrap Services?

The referral source will contact the Youth Service Coordinator at (815) 599-4300, or if the child is a Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) ward, the targeted case manager at the Freeport DCFS office at 235-7878, and request a Wraparound Staffing.

What is a Child and Family Team?

Members from the family, social service agencies, and other community representatives that work together to design and implement plans to support at risk youth.

What Needs Do Wrap Plans Address?

The child and family team builds supports for the whole family in various areas of their life:

What is the Function of the Child and Family Team?

• Accessing information and formal supports and resources

• Developing plans

• Supporting the implementation of the plan

• Encouraging ongoing unconditional care for the child and family

How is the Child and Family Team Put Together?

• A Facilitator is assigned to the Team

• The Facilitator establishes the team meeting date and location

• The referring agency or individual is responsible to contact family and others that the family may want to participate

Where Do the Teams Meet for Wrap Planning?

Often this takes place in a participating agency.  The family may request other locations as well.

What Are the Steps for Individualized Planning?

• Identify needs specific to the family and child

• Identify family and child strengths

• Tailor interventions, plans, and services to meet the family and child’s needs and build on their strengths

• Identify the most critical things to complete in order to assure success

• Identify team member tasks

• Secure sign-off on the plan, including the family

• Team members will evaluate the process and results within a specified time period

What Funding is Available to the Child and Family Team?

All other funding sources will be explored and used for the child and family.  Teams may apply for limited flex funds controlled by the LAN Steering Committee.  Funds are for supplementing gaps in service needs and supports for the child and family in reaching planning team goals.

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