Impact Areas

Strengthening systems to support good lives across the lifespan.

Creating Change Where People Live, Learn, Work, and Connect

Throughout life, people and families interact with many different organizations, services, and systems. The LifeCourse Nexus works across these areas to strengthen person- and family-centered practices, build organizational capacity, and create stronger connections between systems. Through Charting the LifeCourse, we help organizations build on the work they are already doing to create lasting change and better outcomes for people, families, and communities.

Our Impact Areas

Charting the LifeCourse is used across many areas of practice to support transformational change. These six impact areas highlight where CtLC is being applied today to strengthen practice and expand possibilities.

Aging & Disability Systems

Helping organizations strengthen person-centered supports that promote dignity, independence, choice, meaningful relationships, and community connection throughout life.

Behavioral Health Systems

Helping behavioral health organizations strengthen person-centered, recovery-oriented practices that support hope, connection, community participation, and long-term well-being.

Children, Youth & Family Systems

Helping organizations build on the strengths of children, youth, and families through stronger partnerships, coordinated supports, meaningful relationships, and successful life transitions.

Developmental Disability Systems

Helping organizations strengthen person-centered practices that support self-determination, meaningful relationships, community participation, and lives of choice and purpose.

Education

Helping education systems strengthen student-centered practices, engage families as partners, and prepare learners for meaningful futures in school, work, and life.

Employment & Vocational Rehabilitation Systems

Helping employment and vocational rehabilitation systems build on people’s strengths and aspirations to create pathways to meaningful work, career growth, and community participation.