Person Centered Organization Applications
Once a year, the department selects three organizations to participate in the “Becoming a Person Centered Organization” (BPCO) initiative. Those chosen for this mission must commit to nine months of training meetings. Each organization will follow the national curriculum designed by the Staff Development Associates (SDA), Learning Community. The department will require each organization to make a stronger commitment to supporting people in obtaining the lives they want. All organizations are challenged with making the necessary changes to implement more Person Centered Thinking skills throughout their organizations’ daily operations. The agency will look at its commitment to providing support for the creation of best practice and implementation.
Each organization consists of Coaches (agency middle managers, senior direct support professionals, ISCs, case managers) and Leaders (self-advocates, agency senior managers, state management personnel, agency board members, family members, and ISC directors). Both groups work collectively to modify and implement changes to policy, practice, infrastructure, and rules which impact person centered practices.
If your organization is interested in becoming a Person Centered Organization, please submit your application letter to Latrese Johnson, [email protected]. If you have questions, please call Ms. Johnson (615-253-5657).
