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BEM 228 9 of 22 FAMILY AUTOMATED SCREENING TOOL AND FAMILY SELF-SUFFICIENCY PLAN BPB 2025-008 4-1-2025

BRIDGES ELIGIBILITY MANUAL STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

Based on how the participant answered the FAST, explore the need to address specific potential barriers. Discuss these items with the individual and document results discussion in the comments section associated when necessary. When the FAST results suggest a barrier that the participant has already addressed or does not recognize, document this in the comments and focus on addressing barriers which the participant recognizes and is ready to work on. Consider activities that could be planned that will address the barriers the participant is willing and able to address. Resources After discussing strengths and abilities, complete the resource sec- tion. FAST results in this section will report needs for which the par- ticipant specifically requested help or services. Participants are more likely to be successful in activities related to these items because they are self-identified. Help the participant choose activi- ties related to these items. Add potential referrals to this section for needs that are identified but an activity cannot be entered to address that need, or the participant does not yet recognize the need. GOALS & ACTIVITIES Enter goal and activity information agreed upon with the participant in these sections. Remember to ask about and enter activities in which the participant is already participating. Goal Help the participant identify family goals. Use the miracle question to allow him/her to dream or create an alternative future. When using the miracle question, ask the participant: “When you wake up tomorrow morning and your world is exactly how you want it to be, what would be different from today?” If the participant’s goals are too vague, broad, or far in the future, assist by asking for more detail so the participant will be motivated toward short term goals and a plan can be developed. To be meaningful, the goals must be achievable, clear, simple, and measurable. Participant complaints about their current situation can be rephrased as goals to change something in their lives. For example, if the participant complains that s/he does not have enough money, the goal could be to get more money. Get details on what s/he would buy with the money to make the goal more