Helping Young People Engage with Natural Supports

This three-page resource from University of Massachusetts Medical School shares best practices for engaging families – and supports of choice – in service planning with young people. The tool offers tips on framing conversations, working through conflict, and protecting youth’s boundaries. A simple activity for helping young people identify their natural supports is also included.

Download this tool here: 
https://escholarship.umassmed.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1128&context=pib