Coordinated Service Planning (CSP)
What does Coordinated Service Planning mean?
Coordinated Service Planning (CSP) is an Ontario process designed to help families whose children have multiple or complex support needs bring together the different services, goals, and providers involved in their child's life into one organized, shared plan. A dedicated service coordinator works alongside the family to make sure everyone supporting the child is on the same page and moving in a consistent direction. The goal is to reduce the overwhelming feeling of managing many systems at once and to keep the family's priorities at the centre.
Why this term matters
When a child is receiving support from several different providers — such as therapists, school staff, and health professionals — it can be hard to keep everything coordinated and connected. CSP can bring some welcome clarity and reduce the burden of families having to repeat their child's story over and over to different people.
Canadian context
CSP is specific to Ontario and is intended for children with the most complex needs. Eligibility for CSP is determined by the program and may vary depending on local service providers and a child's specific circumstances, so it may be worth asking your service coordinator or children's services provider whether it could be a good fit.
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