On whom does Person-Centered Planning depend?

• A. Only the case manager.
• B. A random selection of external consultants.
• C. The commitment of a team of individuals who care about the focus person.
• D. The individual's family alone.

Answer: (C)

Person-Centered Planning depends on the commitment of a team of individuals who care about the focus person. It’s a collaborative process where the person at the center guides decisions with supporters who know them well—family, friends, professionals, advocates, and others who share the person’s goals. This team brings diverse strengths, helps ensure the plan reflects the person’s preferences, and shares responsibility for implementing and adjusting supports as needed. Relying on only one professional, or on random external consultants, or on the family alone would miss the ongoing, dedicated collaboration that this approach requires.