What is a Future Plan?
A Future Plan is created by young people with their case manager. Future plans address a young person’s risk, needs, and goals. This includes finding programs that would benefit a young person and the types of support they may need to achieve their goals. Goals can include getting a degree, going to a community facility, or other things that a young person will work towards when at a facility.
The plan supports young people at facilities during times of transition and following reentry to their communities. It connects a young person with care or treatment in the facility to community-based services. The future plan is a roadmap.
The Future Plan is designed for the young person to have an active role in creating plans for their future and reentry. Reentry planning is a collaboration between the young person, family, friends, and JR staff who are committed to addressing the risks, needs, and goals in the plan.
Future Plans are updated throughout the young person’s stay in JR and while receiving parole aftercare in the community.
What does Future planning look like?
Planning begins within the first 30 days at a facility. Young people and their families attend Future Planning Meetings (FPMs). These meetings address housing, education, employment, and treatment needs. Information gathered at FPMs is used to create a Future Plan.
If you have questions, email Naomi Paige at naomi.paige@dcyf.wa.gov
Programs and Services
Community Transition Services (CTS)
Young people can finish their sentences at home with electronic monitoring. A young person on CTS will always wear a device. This program gives young people access to services for treatment, school, and employment in the community.
If you have questions, email Lauresa Hart at lauresa.hart@dcyf.wa.gov
Community Assisted Reentry (CAR)
CAR is a voluntary program available to young people for up to 12 months after leaving JR. The program connects young people with services to access housing, education, and other needs.
If you have questions, email Will Chapin at william.chapin@dcyf.wa.gov
Community Aftercare with Parole Services
This program helps young people after they are released from a facility. This is for young people with a mandatory parole requirement.
Services include case management. Young people have access to resources to help with education, employment, and counseling.
If you have questions, email Lauresa Hart at lauresa.hart@dcyf.wa.gov
Homeless Prevention Program and Services
Young people need safe and stable housing as they exit facilities. Visit the Homeless Prevention Program Fact Sheet for more information.
If you have questions, email Lauresa Hart at lauresa.hart@dcyf.wa.gov
