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Steve Palackdharry

Communications Manager

Southwest Solutions

313.297.1374

Carlynn Nichols

Program Manager

Children, Youth and Families

Southwest Counseling Solutions

313.554.8511

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Jules Cobb honored by state for wraparound counseling work

Resource Coordinator at Southwest Counseling Solutions Named “2009 Wrapper of the Year”

Jules Cobb, “Wrapper of the Year” award in hand, surrounded by a Wraparound Team from Southwest Counseling Solutions. Left to right: Chantelle Zimmerman, Carlynn Nichols, Jules Cobb, Lakesha Anderson, Neika McKnight, Marquita Settles and Mia Isom.

Detroit, August 5, 2009 — Jules Cobb, a wraparound resource coordinator at Southwest Counseling Solutions, is one of five recipients of the “2009 Wrapper of the Year” awards.

The award was presented at the 2009 Michigan statewide Wraparound Conference. Jules was chosen because of her passionate commitment to the wraparound process in assisting youth and families.

The wraparound philosophy emphasizes that families are better served when they have voice and choice in the treatment process, and when support networks and care providers collaborate to address their particular needs. This approach actively engages the family at every stage, identifies and enhances its strengths, and produces more successful and enduring outcomes for the youth and his or her family.

“Jules absolutely goes above and beyond the call of duty for her families, whether it’s empowering families by teaching problem-solving skills or being by the hospital bedside of a young client who passed away.” said Carlynn Nichols, program manager for Children, Youth and Families at Southwest Counseling Solutions. “Jules supports families by giving them hope and that extra push to realize their dreams.”

“I am honored to receive this award,” said Jules, “and give all the credit in the world to my amazing team at Southwest.”

The annual statewide Wraparound Conference is organized by the Wraparound Division of the Michigan Department of Human Services.

Southwest Solutions (http://www.swsol.org) is the holding company of Southwest Counseling Solutions and Southwest Housing Solutions. The family of corporations offers a wide range of services to create a stronger and healthier southwest Detroit community, including mental health and early childhood services, affordable housing, home ownership counseling, employment opportunities and innovative economic development projects.

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