Building Successful Case Plans

Case plans often feel like yet "another piece of paperwork." However, they are the root of all that we do and all that others will do. Case plans:

• are an opportunity to engage the youth
• are an opportunity to engage parents, family, services providers, care providers, and others interested in the well-being of the youth
• clearly identify the goal of our invovlement, the behavioral growth needed to achieve that goal and the services/tasks of all members of the team
• build on identified strengths and competencies
• are the central focus of all subsequent contacts with the youth, family, care providers, and service providers
• provide the "point of departure" for reassessment and case plan updates

Our blogs over the next several weeks will focus on each component of case plans. Look for announcements of youtube presentations that you can use as reminders or mini trainings for new workers or refreshers!