MISSION
WERT seeks to improve the lives of children and their families through research on the implementation and outcomes of the Wraparound process. Through development, refinement and dissemination of the Wraparound Fidelity Assessment System, our team aims to assist implementation of the Wraparound process, evaluate effectiveness, identify the need for technical assistance and training, and promote communication within the service delivery and research and evaluation fields.
VISION
Our vision is that all young people with complex needs live and thrive in their homes and communities. We provide research, evaluation, and data support on the Wraparound care coordination model to help make this vision a reality.
BACKGROUND
WERT was established at the University of Washington Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences in 2005. To achieve our mission, WERT: (1) Licenses use of measures of Wraparound quality and fidelity; (2) Conducts research on the implementation and effectiveness of Wraparound; (3) Provides hands-on technical assistance and evaluation support to states, localities, and providers; and (4) Disseminates and advocates for “what works” in Wraparound to the field at large.