Vroon VDB LLC (VVDB) is a wraparound training, coaching, and consulting company dedicated to supporting improved access to high fidelity wraparound for individuals and families across North America. VVDB supports the development, quality improvement, and continual innovation of the wraparound process. VVDB has pioneered the individualization of the wraparound process across the country, helping programs meet the needs of their specialized populations. Dr. Rast has worked with programs in twenty two states and thirteen tribal governments to design and develop systems of care and implement wraparound. Work has focused on service design, program evaluation, personnel recruitment and management, staff training, and improved funding for programs.

From 1994 through 2000 Jim was the project director and principal investigator for a SAMHSA 5-year longitudinal system of care project to develop community-based mental health services for children and families in 13 rural counties in Southeast Kansas. In his capacity Jim was responsible for overall project direction and integrated program evaluation. He also wrote and was principal investigator for an early intervention supplement for four counties. In 1997 he worked with state administrative and legislative staff to write and get funded a children’s mental health initiative, HCBS waiver for SED children, and plan to sustain these projects and take them statewide. He provided statewide training in the waiver process and led an effort to implement a collaborative prevention program. During 1997 and 1998 he also worked with efforts to implement family resources centers and integrated programs within schools. From 1998 through 2000 Jim was principal investigator for two Department of Education grants that are creating universal summer and after school programs and curriculum change to set higher expectations for advanced education of children within one of the Kan Focus counties.