Circles of Support

All person-centered planning methods involve the Circle of Support concept.

Circles of Support:

• Are groups of people who work together to support a person in defining and achieving the lifestyle he or she desires.
• Typically include family members and friends, volunteer advocates, supportive case managers, staff members who are particularly close to the individual, and others.
• May be formalized with set meetings or less formally defined.

Keep in mind that not all people have a Circle of Support.

Click Resources to learn the keys of and success factors for Circles of Support.