There are many different types of service plans. The type of service plan created by an organization depends upon the specific goal that the plan is intended to achieve. The common types of plans include - Return to Work, Child Protection, and Permanency Plans. In the US, following the 1996 Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act (PRWOR), also known as the 1996 Welfare Reform Act, states were required to engage all Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) families in self-sufficiency activities. The main purpose of these activities was to maximize self-sufficiency through employment.
A common method across many organizations of ensuring that an individual achieved the goal of self-sufficiency is the creation of a Return to Work plan. This plan details all of the activities necessary in assisting participants to become independent from assistance through employment. Throughout this guide, a sample Return to Work service plan is used to illustrate the features of Cúram Service Planning.