Person-Centered Planning (PCP)
Person-Centered Planning is a dynamic process that helps individuals and their teams develop a clear, visual blueprint of who the person is, how best to support them, and ideas and strategies for building a positive, possible future.
This collaborative process focuses on each person’s strengths, gifts, and interests to identify meaningful next steps aligned with their goals. It is designed to work alongside the services a person receives, while uplifting the collective wisdom of their support team.
Why Person-Centered Planning?
Person-Centered Planning puts the person at the center of their own life, choices, and planning. It is a powerful tool for:
- Exploring dreams, goals, and preferences
- Identifying effective supports and strategies for success
- Strengthening communication and alignment among a person’s support team
- Taking action toward a self-directed, fulfilling future
Who Participates?
While the individual is always the central focus, Person-Centered Planning brings together a broad, inclusive audience. This may include family members, friends and community allies, educators, Employment and Community Inclusion providers, Direct Support Professionals, and Case Resource Managers.
How it Works
- Flexible Format: Sessions can take place in-person, virtually, or in hybrid formats, depending on what works best for the individual.
- Customized Approach: Person-Centered Plans vary in length, setting, and timing – because no two people are the same.
- Technical Assistance: Facilitators help draw out key themes including strengths, interests, challenges, and a vision for the future.
Paul’s Story
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Person-Centered Planning Services:
Explore the ways to engage with Person-Centered Planning
Request a Plan
Have a plan facilitated for yourself or someone you support.
- Great for individuals, families, teams, and organizations.
- Available in-person, virtually, or hybrid.
Become a Facilitator
Learn to facilitate Person-Centered Plans for those you support.
- Hands-on training in inclusive facilitation techniques
- Mentorship and coaching opportunities
- Tools for using graphic facilitation and planning templates
Ideal for professionals, educators, and community leaders.
Join the Facilitator Network
Connect with other facilitators across Washington State and beyond.
- Attend virtual learning sessions and events
- Share tools, strategies, and success stories
- Stay updated on statewide Person-Centered Planning initiatives
Meet the Wise Facilitators:
Wise offers a team of trained facilitators who guide individuals and their support teams through the planning process. Each facilitator is skilled in both graphic and group facilitation, helping to ensure the conversation stays focused on the individual while including the insights of those who know and care about them. All Wise facilitators are versed in employment, community connection, and gathering local resources based on a person’s skills, interests, and vision for a future of thriving and inclusion.
Ready to get started?
If you’re looking to develop an actionable, uplifting plan for the future that takes the whole person into consideration, then we’re ready to walk alongside you! Let our team of facilitators and mentors help chart a meaningful path towards a self-directed, fulfilling future.
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