Building Person Center Systems: Scaling Up Practices in Virginia
Project Description:
The project started as a multi-state system change collaborative designed to assist six state developmental disabilities (DD) agencies incorporate person-centered planning (PCP) tools and practices as integral components within the infrastructure of each state's service delivery system. The project extended efforts currently underway in the six states to train provider agency staff,individuals receiving support, families and others in person-centered methods. Using a multilevel participatory approach, the project developed the capacity of each state to provide, sustain, train and evaluate effective person-centered planning models through active
inter-state collaboration, the provision of targeted technical assistance and the preparation and distribution of state of the art educational and specialized materials. Key strategies used to achieve greater person-centered approaches include the systematic teaching and implementation of PCP processes and tools, coaching to embed and sustain practices, and leadership development. As a result, changes occur at three levels including: Level One changes in day to day practice that impact persons lives and their relationships with formal and informal supports; Level Two changes in provider agency management and leadership affecting organizational policy, practice, and program outcomes, and Level Three changes in service delivery system infrastructure statewide resulting from changes in regulation, state policy and system design. The project evaluation continues to examine the effectiveness of the project in reaching intended goals and outcomes and will assist local projects in determining results of implementation strategies.
Keyword(s):
Person centered practices & organizations
Core Function(s):
Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information, Continuing Education/Community Training
Target Audience:
Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Legislators/Policy Makers
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
State
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
