Planning Councils and Planning Bodies

Planning is a multi-step process of information gathering to determine needs and subsequent decision making to devote resources to the highest needs. Individuals who conduct planning under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP) do so in their roles as members and managers of RWHAP planning bodies. Planning bodies include RWHAP Parts A Planning Councils (hard hit metropolitan areas) and Part B planning bodies/consortia (for entire states/territories or regions within these jurisdictions). Planning is also undertaken by clinics and other service agencies under other RWHAP Parts and involves examination of epidemiological and service delivery data to identify needs and guide decisions about how to deliver services.

Network with Your Colleagues. See the listing of RWHAP Planning Councils in Find Ryan White Services.

Resources and TA/Training for Planning Councils/Bodies

Find Technical Assistance and Training for projects that deliver planning support to RWHAP agencies.

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• Planning - these resources cover all aspects of Ryan White planning: planning body operations (e.g., membership, involvement of people living with HIV), needs assessment, priority setting, comprehensive planning and integrated planning.
• Best Practices - This collection of HIV service interventions have been reviewed for their demonstrated effectiveness at improving client health outcomes.

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