Abstract
There is increasing interest in delivering efficacious interventions to caregivers. This study reports on the processes and findings from a modified approach of the Wraparound System of Care. The practice model is implemented over 4 phases and is based on 3 theoretical constructs and 10 principles. The evaluation utilized treatment fidelity measures and employed a quasi-experimental pretest/posttest design to examine caregiver outcomes (N = 120). Findings suggest significant improvement among caregivers’ self-reported health, life satisfaction, well-being, and quality of life, as well as a reduction in caregiver risk and burden. Delineation of the processes used in the model are presented.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
The author wishes to acknowledge the support of the following people involved with the CARES program at Jewish Family and Children’s Services of Sarasota-Manatee, Incorporated: Rose Chapman, Phil Gorelick, Betsy Schwartz, Nicole Ziemba, Susan Haley, Tony Souza, and Charlene Monagas for their roles in developing and directing the program. A special thanks to Michael Marcus at the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation and national project evaluator Debra Sheets for their generous support and assistance.