Helping Clients Plan for the Future

Workers at homeless shelters were asked to take an online survey in the summer and early fall of 2000. The survey asked respondents what were their needs for information or training for direct service staff. The topic "Helping Clients/Customers Plan for the Future" was by far the top priority.

This section of the website provides a process for helping clients plan broken down into

• Phase I (engagement with clients/customers),
• Phase II (realities and aspirations in planning) , and
• Phase III (acquiring resources and maintaining stability).

Within each of these phases there is an explanation of the process and handouts/planning tools that can be used in working with clients. Related links are also provided.

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Last Updated January 24, 2001