Marion & Johnson County Wraparound
This committed team develops an individual plan of care for each youth and family that includes resources, talents, and strengths to address the underlying needs of the youth served.
We're excited to announce that Adult & Child Wraparound is now serving youth and families in Morgan County!
What is Wraparound?
High Fidelity Wraparound is a collaborative approach to addressing mental health and behavioral challenges in children and youth. Wraparound utilizes a team of support to develop an individualized plan of care based on a child’s:
RESOURCES
STRENGTHS
UNDERLYING NEEDS
Wraparound does include:
Family collaboration focused on family VOICE and CHOICE
Different plan for each youth for positive outcomes
Focus on strengths to meet underlying needs
Cultural competence and community-based care
Natural supports, community supports and professional services
Single plan built from team collaboration
“What happened to you?”
Wraparound does not include:
Family blaming
Same plan for all youth
Focus on problems
Professionals have all the answers
Only professional services
Multiple plans for youth
“What’s wrong with you?”
Teamwork that WORKS: The Caregivers' Perspective
"Our Wraparound team listens to us. We don't feel alone anymore."
- 100% of caregivers say their team included more than just one professional.
- 100% of caregivers work with their team to create a written plan of care.
- 100% of caregivers say their team meets regularly, every 30-45 days.
- 100% of caregivers feel that their voices and choices helped guide team decisions.
Quarterly Program Snapshot: 2025 Out-of-Home Placement Trends
Tracking our success in reducing the need for out-of-home placements.
Supervision Spotlight: Supporting the Supporters
Our commitment to quality starts with strong support for staff. Each Wraparound Facilitator receives:
- BI-weekly individual supervision focused on fidelity and strengths-based practice
- Monthly group supervision
- Ongoing coaching and training aligned with wraparound fidelity standards
- Data-informed supervision using fidelity scores and family feedback to improve outcomes for families
"We're not just checking boxes. Supervision here helps us grow - and keeps families at the center."
Meet Our Wraparound Facilitators
Tiffany
Wrap Team Leader
How long have you been facilitating? I’ve been facilitating since January 2009.
Work Experience related to WF role: I’ve worked with kids and families to help them develop coping skills, find supports in their communities, and advocate for themselves. I’ve also led skills-building groups. I’ve facilitated community meetings to raise awareness and support for families’ needs. I’ve also helped families successfully move toward closure of Probation and DCS cases. I’ve helped families to partner with schools to make sure their child’s needs are met, and advocate for what they need.
Fun Fact: I’ve been whitewater rafting on class 4 & 5 rapids.
Interests: I love to bake cupcakes, spend time with my family, watch movies, listen to live music, read, and try new foods. True crime shows and podcasts are my jam!
Education/Degree: BA in Psychology and BA Telecommunications from IU, MBA from Indiana Wesleyan University.
Years in the field: I’ve partnered with youth and families in behavioral health since 2002.
High 5 Strengths: Coach, Problem Solver, Philomath, Thinker, and Believer.
Podcast/book: The Body Keeps the Score is an excellent book. Some of my favorite podcasts are I Survived, Dark Arenas, and A Bit of Optimism.
Music: I love music! 90’s Hip Hop, Jack Johnson, Jimi Hendrix, Pearl Jam, Otis Redding, and Ella Fitzgerald are some of my favorites.
Wrap Superpower Skill: I love helping youth and families discover strengths and build on them. A strong foundation of strengths and a collaborative team are really important for success.
Why you do this work: I love partnering with youth and families to help them better understand each other and grow together. I also believe it’s really important that youth have a voice in their lives and their treatment process so they’re engaged and everyone’s on the same page working as a team toward common goals.
Travis
Wrap Team Leader
How long have you been facilitating? Since September 2014.
Work Experience related to WF role: Before wraparound, I worked in residential and community-based settings, teaching life skills and parenting skills. I have been a wraparound facilitator since 2014, and added a supervisor role in 2020.
Fun Fact: I was born and raised in Texas and most things I own have something to do with Texas, with things like coffee mugs and about half of my wardrobe having to do with the Texas Longhorns.
Interests: Hiking, Traveling, Playing with my dog Abby, Disc Golf, Board Games, Video Games.
Education/Degree: BA in Psychology.
Years in the field: Since 2010.
High 5 strengths: Strategist, Commander, Deliverer, Empathizer, Philomath.
Podcast/book: Bobby Bones Show, Crime Junkie, Horns247.
Music: Classical, Ska, Rock, most things from the 90s.
Wrap Superpower Skill: Engaging Teams. I’m passionate about wraparound and enjoy helping others see how amazing it is and really buying in.
Why you do this work: After working in different settings in the mental health field, I have seen the need for really bringing together a team and ensuring everyone is working in the best direction to address deeper needs. My mind is very analytical and I love the challenge of collaborating with a team to find plans that may help and going through trial and error, as each individual alone doesn’t have the answer. A team working together as one can really make a lasting difference, and I’ve been involved with wraparound long enough to really see it do amazing things.
Lauren
Wraparound Facilitator Lead
How long have you been facilitating? I have been a wrap facilitator since June of 2022.
Work Experience related to WF role: Prior to becoming a WF, I worked with youth in the school setting as a skills specialist for 5 ½ years. Before that I worked with adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
Fun Fact: One time I caught a guitar pick from my favorite band at a concert!
Interests: I love watching movies and shows in my free time, especially scary ones! I have a cat with a big personality that I love spending time with. I love trying new foods and going to concerts.
Education/Degree: Bachelor’s of Art in Psychology with minors in Sociology and Film Studies.
Years in the field: 9 years.
High 5 strengths: Deliverer, Time Keeper, Coach, Empathizer, and Thinker.
Podcast/book: I don’t read as much as I should, but when I do read, I enjoy thrillers. I enjoy a number of comedy and film podcasts!
Music: I like to listen to mostly Indie rock, but like a lot of different genres including classic rock, emo, oldies, soundtracks, etc! I love going to concerts and seeing live music.
Wrap Superpower Skill: I am good at connecting with families and being a team player. I am good at building rapport and feel that people tend to open up to me and feel comfortable sharing about sometimes difficult topics.
Why you do this work: I really enjoy when teams are all working together well to help support families in the ways they need, and empowering families to make positive changes. It is very exciting to look back several months and see all the positive changes and progress families make in services.
Melissa
Wrap Facilitator
How long have you been facilitating? I joined the Wraparound team with Adult & Child in February 2025.
Work Experience related to WF role: I have experience working with youth and families in providing skills and assisting with resources. I also have previous experience as a wraparound facilitator, as well as some experience working with the department of child services.
Fun Fact: I collect oil lamps.
Interests: I enjoy spending time with my family, Genealogy, diamond painting, watching movies, and listening to true crime podcasts.
Education/Degree: Bachelor’s in Social Work
Years in the field: Since 2014
High 5 strengths: Empathizer, Coach, Self-believer, Philomath, Deliverer
Podcast/book: My favorite book series of all time is the Vampire Chronicles by Anne Rice. I like to listen to true crime podcasts. I also like to binge watch tv shows and watch movies.
Music: I like to listen to most any kind of music, from classic rock to modern rock, and country.
Wrap Superpower Skill: I think my wrap superpower is being able to put myself in the shoes of others and understand how they feel and things they have experienced.
Why you do this work: I love working with youth and families by helping to make a difference in their lives. I am a strong believer in the wraparound approach, focusing on the needs of why behaviors exist and helping families meet those needs. I also believe that all of us can solve any problems by using our strengths and working together as a team.
Kyle
Wrap Facilitator
How long have you been facilitating? Since April 2017.
Work Experience related to WF role: Before wraparound, I worked at a community resourcing agency supervising DCS visitations and helping with transports for children and families. I also provided fatherhood curriculum case management work, and later started working in Community Partners program. In 2016, I moved to Columbus to become a family support specialist briefly before starting my work as a facilitator.
Fun Fact: In my free time, I enjoy roller skating and am a head referee for Columbus Terrorz Roller Derby team. I also spend time playing Ultimate Frisbee for fun.
Interests: Board and card games, Video Games, Roller Skating, Traveling, Ultimate Frisbee.
Education/Degree: BS in Human Services from Purdue University.
Years in the field: 10 years.
High 5 strengths: Deliver, Peacekeeper, Coach, Problem Solver, Chameleon.
Podcast/book: Distractibles Podcast.
Music: Hard rock, 90s alternative.
Wrap Superpower Skill: Strengths- I love pulling people’s strengths and talents into planning to help them thrive and do well in the future. Everyone has something positive to contribute to any team.
Why you do this work: I want to give hope and power to all families I partner with. It may be easy to get focused on the negatives and behaviors, but helping families learn what their strengths are and that there may be other options other than services can teach them to be able to solve any problem that may come up in the future. I love it when teams are looking for creative solutions to help make things better for the child(ren) and the family, even if the answer isn’t obvious or the first thing we try. I remind them of a process we go through to support each other and adjust our plan based off what works and what doesn’t to find the recipe for success.
Dakotah
Wrap Facilitator
How long have you been facilitating? Since September 2025
Work Experience related to WF role: I worked as a mental health technician for two years and then a supervisor for two additional years in a residential setting for children and adolescents. As a direct care staff member, I supported my team in creating a safe and therapeutic environment as youth worked through their behavioral and/or mental health program.
Fun Fact: I spent two and a half years in South Korea enjoying the entertainment, food, and culture.
Interests: Reading, Puzzles, Camping, Traveling
Education/Degree: BA in Psychology from Indiana University
Years in the field: 4 years
High 5 strengths: Timekeeper, Focus Expert, Deliverer, Strategist, Empathizer
Podcast/book: Mystery/Thriller, Fiction, True Crime (books > podcasts)
Music: My taste in music varies greatly. My favorite artists are Forrest Frank and Josiah Queen.
Wrap Superpower Skill: I feel my compassion and empathy for families allows me to connect and stay focused on the big picture during their time in wraparound.
Why you do this work: I feel passionate about working with youth and their families to help make a difference and bring hope. The wraparound approach is important in bringing everyone’s strengths to the table and creating a process that is most effective and sustainable for each individual family. I truly believe working in wraparound is a great way to make a long-tern difference in peoples’ lives when they are at their most vulnerable.
Kassy
Wrap Facilitator
How long have you been facilitating? Since July of 2025.
Work Experience related to WF role: I facilitated individualized, strength-based support for clients through collaborating with cross-system partners to ensure trauma-informed, client-centered care, that addressed essential needs such as safety, housing, legal, behavioral and emotional needs.
Fun Fact: I’ve gone paddleboarding in San Diego next to baby sharks.
Interests: I enjoy standup-paddleboarding, hiking, going to concerts, and spending time with friends and family.
Education/Degree: I have my bachelor’s degree in psychology, a master’s degree in criminal justice, and am currently in process of earning my PsyD in clinical psychology.
Years in the field: I have been working in the mental health field since 2017.
High 5 strengths: Coach, Empathizer, Catalyst, Commander, and Timekeeper.
Podcast/book: I love all Freida McFadden books!
Music: I enjoy listening to metal and country.
Wrap Superpower Skill: I can connect and build trust quickly with clients through creating a non-judgemental space, where client needs are always heard and respected.
Why you do this work: I do this work because I believe every person deserves to feel safe, heard, and supported – especially during some of their most challenging moments. I am passionate about helping clients find their voice, ensure equity, and find empowerment throughout their journey.
Kirsten
Wrap Facilitator
How long have you been facilitating? I’m new to the Wraparound Facilitator role, but working with children and families has been the heart of my career for over a decade. I’ve served as a behavioral interventionist, behavior coach, life skills specialist, and registered behavior technician, each role deepening my passion for helping families feel supported, empowered, and connected to the resources they need to thrive.
Work Experience related to WF role: For more than ten years I’ve worked with children ages 2–18 across home, school, and clinic settings. My greatest joy comes from walking alongside families as they navigate challenges, discover strengths, and celebrate growth. I believe in meeting each family exactly where they are and building a path forward together.
Fun Fact: I’m ambidextrous—though I’ve learned that means I can be equally awkward with both hands for certain things!
Interests: I love home improvement projects (especially since recently buying a home!), weightlifting, exploring nature, live events of all kinds, and getting lost in a good book. My favorite moments are spent with my kiddo, especially when we’re discovering new family-friendly adventures together.
Education/Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology, Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, Registered Behavior Technician
Years in the field: 10+
High 5 strengths: Coach, Empathizer, Philomath, Optimist, Deliverer
Podcast/book: Anything that explores personal growth or the human mind. I’m always on the lookout for new recommendations that spark insight and self-discovery.
Music: My playlists are a little all over the place—just the way I like them! Two of my favorites are Line in the Coconut and Hypnotize by Biggie.
Wrap Superpower Skill: I connect quickly, listen with genuine curiosity, and notice the strengths and needs that aren’t always said out loud.
Why you do this work:
Because it truly fills my cup. Children are magic, and families are the heart of every community. I’m grateful for the chance to make a real difference—whether that’s by helping a family find the right resources, navigate a tough moment, or simply feel seen and supported.
Wraparound Referrals
Call 2-1-1 and ask for assistance to make a “wraparound referral.”
Visit Indiana’s Child Mental Health Portal and click “New Referral: Request Youth Assessment.”
To learn more about High Fidelity Wraparound, please visit:
Child Advocates, the State Wide Access Site for wraparound services
Children’s Mental Health Wraparound (CMHW) through Division of Mental Health & Addiction (DMHA)
Children’s Mental Health Initiative (CMHI) through Department of Child Services (DCS)
Spotlight on Wraparound Services, an inside view of wraparound at A&C
