The plan, in one sentence
A Person-Centered Support Plan is the written agreement describing what a person wants for their life and exactly which supports, hours, and protocols make that possible.
It is the document every DSP, nurse, and coordinator works from — which is why it should sound like the person, not like a template.
What happens in a planning meeting
The person leads as much of the meeting as they are able to. A support coordinator facilitates; family, providers, and clinicians contribute.
You'll cover goals for the year, daily routines, health and safety needs, communication preferences, risk plans, and the specific services to be authorized.
The family's role
You are the historian. You know what has been tried, what failed, and what a good day looks like — information no assessment captures on its own.
You can request changes at any time. A plan is not annual scripture; it is revised when needs change.
How DHS uses it
Every DHS service — residential, employment, day, skills training, personal assistance, transportation — is delivered against the PCSP, with clinical review through our 30-Day Transition Pipeline and ongoing check-ins after that.
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