Co-Creating Evidence Study – Frequently Asked Questions 1 - How do wraparound programs differ from regular prenatal or parenting programs?

The Co-Creating Evidence study of eight wraparound programs from across Canada found that the clients participating in these programs, the service providers offering the programs, and their community partners all saw the programs as effective, and their views were backed up by the outcome data for women and children. [...] What do I need to know about the programs? In the CCE study, getting support with regard to child welfare was a top reason why women became involved in their program, and keeping custody of and/or having a stronger connection with their child were key outcomes of the programs for women. [...] See the info sheet on ‘Mother-child Connection, Child Welfare, and Wraparound Programs’ This information sheet is an excerpt from: Co-Creating Evidence: Stories and Outcomes of Co-Creating Evidence Evaluation Report | 2021 Wraparound Programs Reaching Pregnant and Parenting Women at Risk. [...] Having staff who reflect the cultural backgrounds of the program participants, encouraging all staff to learn about the cultures of program participants, being respectful of other cultural ways, making space for conversations about how culture may be important to participants, along with integration of Indigenous values and knowledge in the program philosophy are all attributes of cultural safety. [...] See the info sheet on ‘Wraparound Programs through an Indigenous Cultural Lens’ or Indigenous Approaches to FASD Prevention: Revitalizing Culture and Healing 7 Why do the programs have to partner with other sectors (e.g., health, child welfare, mental health, addictions)? Can’t the staff do the work themselves? Partnerships are essential to expanding the net of services that can assist mothers and.