The transition from school to adult life
has frequently functioned as a handoff system characterized
by each agency operating within its own parameters, guidelines
and procedures.
There is little or ineffective communication among agencies
serving the same youth.
Youth often end up with multiple plans that
do not align with each other.
Multi agency planning focuses on making our systems,
professionals and plans work in an agency neutral,
outcome focused and person centered way.
Breaking down the agency silos.
Changing practices from working in silos to collaborating
as a map team offers the opportunity
to work toward a common set of outcomes,
coordinating services that complement each other
and facilitating communication to benefit
the youth, their family, and all professionals involved.