How Families Can Use Person-Centered Planning to Support Long-Term Goals
When you're supporting a loved one with a disability, neurodivergence, or complex care needs, planning often starts with services, schedules, and supports. But real planning—the kind that leads to a fulfilling life—starts with the person. At Whitmire & Associates, our team of Clinical Care Managers facilitates meaningful, guided conversations that help families move beyond checklists and service systems. Through our Person-Centered Planning service, we work together to design a future grounded in each person’s values, strengths, and aspirations.
It’s not just about coordinating supports—it’s about building a life that truly reflects who the individual is and what matters most to them.
Why Person-Centered Planning Matters
This approach is ideal for:
• Young adults preparing for greater independence
• Families developing a long-term care or financial plan for their loved one
• Anyone seeking a purposeful life supported by the right people and resources
Why Work with a Care Manager?
While anyone can start a conversation about the future, a Care Manager brings structure, expertise, and follow-through. Here’s how we help:
• Guided process: We facilitate meaningful, goal-oriented conversations
• System navigation: We connect the dots across benefits, services, and supports
• Practical outcomes: We deliver a written plan with clear next steps
• Family support: We help align everyone involved in care, easing the pressure on families
What the Process Includes
Our planning process unfolds in four steps:
Build the Circle of Support We bring together the key people in the individual’s life—family, friends, providers, trustees, and more.
Assess Strengths and Goals We take time to understand what’s going well and identify strengths, hopes, interests, and daily life goals.
Create the Plan We define what success looks like and map out steps toward a more independent, fulfilling life.
Take Action You receive a clear summary with next steps, resources, and recommendations to guide future decisions.
Our Guiding Values
Our approach is grounded in four core principles:
• Dignity and Respect – Each person is the expert in their own life
• Choice and Control – Plans support independence and autonomy
• Community Inclusion – We promote full participation in life
• Strengths-Based Planning – We focus on potential, not just needs
What You’ll Walk Away With
• A clear, personalized plan rooted in the individual’s values
• A roadmap for daily life, housing, care, and support
• A shared understanding across the care team
• Confidence knowing you’re not navigating this alone
Person-Centered Planning isn’t just about getting services in place—it’s about creating a life that feels right for the person at the center of it. Our team of social workers is here to guide you in building a plan for the future rooted in clarity, confidence, and what matters most.
Contact us today to start schedule Person-Centered Planning for your loved one.