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Question 1 of 5

You are a HAC staff member. You are preparing to meet with Tom and his brother today to begin a person-centered plan for Tom's housing preferences. Which descriptive statements reflect person-centered principles?

Click all that apply.

A. Has good self-help skills and can take care of himself.

B. Has a disability including deafness from birth.

C. Demonstrates poor physical mobility.

D. Likes to spend time with his family.

Correct! Options A and D reflect Tom's abilities, which is a person-centered principle. Options B and C describe disabilities. Focus on Tom's interests and strengths to have a significant impact on how you think about Tom's housing choices and his future.

Sorry, that's incorrect. The correct answers are A and D, reflecting Tom's abilities, which is a person-centered principle. Options B and C describe disabilities. Focus on Tom's interests and strengths to have a significant impact on how you think about Tom's housing choices and his future.

Question 2 of 5

You are very familiar with several person-centered planning methods. You know they share the same values. Which statements are TRUE regarding these methods?

A. Depend on professionals to make decisions.

B. Focus on people first, not labels.

C. See people in the context of their local community.

D. Prioritize time around written reports.

That's right! All person-centered planning methods call you to value each person as unique, filled with gifts and possibilities. The person-centered planning process allows you to spend time getting to know Tom and help him build a life where he can share his capacities.

Sorry, that's incorrect. The correct answers are B and C. All person-centered planning methods call you to value each person as unique, filled with gifts and possibilities. The person-centered planning process allows you to spend time getting to know Tom and help him build a life where he can share his capacities.

Question 3 of 5

You understand the person-centered tool called Personal Futures Planning (PFP) and recognize its value when creating Tom's person-centered plan. What PFP actions do you plan to take with Tom?

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A. Ask questions that reveal Tom's housing goals.

B. Focus on the systems that could support Tom.

C. Discuss options for meeting Tom's housing priorities.

D. Follow up with Tom as his hopes and needs change over time.

Yes!You identified three of the important PFP actions, which help you develop Tom's person-centered plan. Focusing on the systems that could support Tom is not a person-centered action.

Sorry, that's incorrect. The correct answers are A, C and D, which help you develop Tom's person-centered plan. Focusing on the systems that could support Tom is not a person-centered action.

Question 4 of 5

You meet with Tom and his brother Marty. You discuss the concept of Circle of Support. Tom can choose anyone to be in his circle as long as they all work together in defining and achieving the lifestyle he desires.

Click all that apply.

A. True

B. False

That's right! Tom can choose anyone to be in his Circle of Support who can work with the others to support Tom in defining and achieving the lifestyle he desires.

Sorry, that's incorrect. Tom can choose anyone to be in his Circle of Support who can work with the others to support Tom in defining and achieving the lifestyle he desires.

Question 5 of 5

You begin to work with Tom, asking him questions to determine the right housing situation for him. Tom begins to describe a housing situation that is not within his budget. How do you respect Tom's choices?

Click all that apply.

A. Work to find a way to meet Tom's housing preference.

B. Refer Tom to a division of the Minnesota Department of Human Services.

C. Tell Tom that his housing choice is out of line with his resources.

D. Provide alternatives for Tom that will better fit his situation.

Great!Answers C and D help respect Tom's housing choices.

Sorry, that's incorrect. The correct answers are C and D, which help respect Tom's housing choices.