Case Management Wraparound Expenses: Five-Year Study

Kentucky IMPACT is a unique program featuring interagency team planning, case management services, and individualized wraparound services for children with severe emotional disabilities and their families. A study was conducted concerning wraparound expense data from the first 5 years of Kentucky IMPACT program implementation. Significant differences were found between levels of wraparound expense and the additional variables of diagnosis, regional service capacity and population, and client length-of-service. No significant relationship was revealed between levels of wraparound expense and client age. The general parameters of wraparound expense for this population are also identified.