What does person-centered planning entail for service goals?

• A. Centers on client's priorities, strengths, and choices; plan is co-developed and adaptable.
• B. Provider sets all goals.
• C. One-size-fits-all plan.
• D. Client has no input.

Answer: (A)

Person-centered planning focuses on the person’s own priorities, strengths, and choices, with the plan created collaboratively and designed to adapt as needs and circumstances change. In this approach, the individual and the support team share decision-making, ensuring goals reflect what matters most to the person and can evolve over time.

That’s why this option is best: it centers the client’s voice and agency, resulting in goals that are meaningful and realistic, and a plan that can be adjusted as progress happens or new challenges arise. If goals were set by the provider alone, or if the plan were generic and not tailored, or if the client had no input, it would not align with person-centered principles and would likely be less effective and empowering.