What Is ICCW?
Intensive Care Coordination with Wraparound (ICCW) is an intensive, individualized care planning process for children and youth with complex behavioral health needs and their families. Rather than fitting a child into a pre-existing program, ICCW builds a unique plan of care around the child and family — drawing on their strengths, culture, and goals.
A dedicated ICCW Facilitator works with the family to assemble a team of natural supports (family, friends, neighbors) alongside community providers and Northpointe staff. Together, the team develops and regularly reviews a plan designed to keep the child safely in the home and community.
ICCW is not a single service — it is a way of organizing and coordinating all of the services and supports a child and family need, ensuring they work together toward shared goals.
The 10 Principles of ICCW
- Family voice and choice — families and youth direct the planning process
- Team-based — a collaborative team of natural supports, community members, and providers
- Natural supports — building on the strengths of family, friends, and community
- Collaboration — all team members share responsibility for outcomes
- Community-based — services and supports are provided in the least restrictive setting
- Culturally competent — plans reflect the family's values, culture, and preferences
- Individualized — no two plans are alike; each is built around the unique child and family
- Strengths-based — the plan builds on what is working, not just what is wrong
- Unconditional — the team does not give up when challenges arise
- Outcome-based — the team tracks progress and adjusts the plan as needed
Who Is ICCW For?
ICCW is designed for children and youth who have significant behavioral health needs that have not been fully addressed through traditional outpatient services, or who are at risk of out-of-home placement. Families who are already involved with multiple systems — such as child welfare, juvenile justice, or special education — often benefit most from the coordinated approach ICCW provides.
Eligibility is determined through a clinical assessment. Services are available to Medicaid-enrolled children and youth in Dickinson, Iron, and Menominee counties.
The ICCW Process
Engagement & Team Building
The ICCW Facilitator meets with the family to build trust, identify strengths, and assemble the child and family team.
Initial Plan Development
The team meets to create an individualized plan of care with specific goals, strategies, and assigned responsibilities.
Plan Implementation
Team members carry out their assigned tasks and services are coordinated to support the family's goals.
Transition
As goals are achieved, the team plans for a successful transition to natural supports and less intensive services.
Learn More About ICCW
To find out if your child and family may benefit from Intensive Care Coordination with Wraparound, contact us for a confidential screening.
(800) 750-0522