As your youth transitions to adulthood, its important for family members and professionals who support them to take a person-centered approach to planning. Person-centered planning is all about your youth — making plans so that they can live, learn, work and enjoy life in the way they choose.
Key things to know:
Person-centered planning is all about the person, what they want for their life.
A person-centered system is marked by clear information, coordinated supports and positive expectations.
Your youth is at the center of the transition process
It’s their life. They decide how they want to live it. The core principles of person-centered planning guide the planning process. Learn more about these principles below.
Personal focus. The person is at the center of the planning process. The person's desires are heard, honored, valued and reflected in their services. People who are important to the person are included in the planning process.
Choice and self-determination. People make choices about services, supports and daily life (with support if needed or wanted).
Community inclusion. People participate in the community and are treated with dignity and respect.
Availability of services and supports. People have access to individualized services that meet their particular needs.
Clear information. People must receive information in meaningful ways to understand options and make informed decisions.
Coordinated supports. Providers must collaborate to provide cohesive services.
Positive expectations. Everyone on the person's support team believes that improvement, growth and success are possible.
Video resource
From the PACER Center: Youth and families share how person-centered planning helped them
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