Stage 1: Plan

The Plan stage of the HAC process is critical as it helps lay the groundwork for success and determines what that success looks like.

Your first action in the Plan stage is to meet with participants to develop their person-centered plan. The essential planning task calls you to work with individuals to:

The person-centered plan forms the basis for the type of housing the person seeks.


HAC process diagram with Plan, Act and Move. Plan is highlighted. Person-Centered Plan in middle with four elements pointing to it labeled Goals, Hopes and Needs; Supports; Budget; and Housing Checklist.

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