“A core element of the wraparound process is the planning of services that build not only on family assets, but also on youth strengths and capabilities. This principle is founded in the belief that by capitalizing on the capabilities of children and adolescents, wraparound providers create a sense of hope for the future and enhance motivation for change (Saleebey, 2002). To facilitate the process of assessing the internal and external resources of youth, a variety of methods and tools have been advanced, ranging from informal “strengths chats” (VanDenBerg & Grealish, 1996) to standardized measures, such as the Behavioral and Emotional Rating Scale (BERS; Epstein & Sharma, 1998). Little work has been done, however, to delineate the process of tapping the strengths identified through these and similar means. In an effort to fill this gap, this chapter provides a roadmap for wraparound practitioners, intended to guide their efforts in developing plans of care that build on the skills, interests, and capacities of the youth served.”
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