Person Centered Planning (PCP) is the process for individuals served to plan their lives in their communities, set the goals they want to achieve, and develop a plan to accomplish them. Person Centered Planning became the law in Michigan in 1996 and focuses on introducing basic philosophies and principles of Person Centered Planning (PCP) and the Individual Plan of Service (IPOS). Through PCP, an individual served is engaged in decision making, problem solving, and making needed adjustments to goals, supports, and services.