WELCOME & OPENING
If the youth does not have an opening, participants give silent thanks to a person who has helped them become who they are today.

INTRODUCTIONS
Everyone in Circle states their name and relationship to the youth.

PURPOSE & GUIDELINES
To assist the youth in developing a transition plan for their future independence.

Participants speak one at a time, and respect confidentiality laws.

PROUDEST ACCOMPLISHMENT
Youth is asked - “What is something you are proud of that you’ve accomplished while with CWS that you’d like people to know about?”

YOUTH'S STRENGTHS
Each person shares strengths they have observed in the youth.

YOUTH'S GOALS
Youth describes short and long term goals. 

GROUP BRAINSTORM RESOURCES
Participants generate resources for the youth.

YOUTH PRIVATE TIME
A break is taken while the youth selects their Transition Plan.  The youth may ask anyone in the Circle to stay with them during their Private Time.

PRESENTATION OF TRANSITION PLAN
The youth presents the Transition Plan they selected to the Circle.

VOLUNTEERS & TIMELINES ESTABLISHED
Participants volunteer to help the youth achieve his/her plan. Timelines are established and a date is set for completion.

SUPPORTERS
The youth identifies members of his/her support system. 

FOLLOW-UP CIRCLE
A date for a follow-up Circle is selected.

CIRCLE CLOSING
Participants complement the youth on strengths they learned or observed at the Circle.