Phases of Transition Interactive Diagram

Making the transition from a residential care services to a non-residential service or program is a process that requires planned and coordinated change across all levels of the organization. This interactive transition diagram provides an overview of what transition entails, breaking it down into phases and stage that you can explore as you consider, plan or progress through a transition process.

To begin, locate your organization’s position along the transition path, tap on a signposted stage to explore its aims, key actions and processes, expected milestones and to access resources to support implementation.

Learning and Exploration

Understanding the evidence and impetus for change and global care reforms
- Building Awareness of the Reasons for Change
  Understanding the evidence and impetus for change and global care reforms
- Exploring the Local Context for Transition
  What would transition look like for the organisation and based on their context
- Identifying and Engaging with Others
  Mapping the human resource landscape and making connections
Preparing for Transition

In phase two, organizations began putting the information they've gathered into action–organizing and building foundations for strategic change.
- Conducting Organizational Assessments
  Understanding baseline strengths, risks, and readiness
- Making Links to the National Child Protection and Care System
  Connecting the transition to the system and national care reforms
- Developing a Strategic Plan
  Turning collected information into action
- Securing Agreement from Remaining Key Decision Makers
  Achieving full and final buy-in
- Governance and Organizational Strengthening/Capacity Building
  Strengthening the foundation for transition
Implementing a Transition

Phase three offers two pathways, guiding either full transition to other non-residential services, or facilitating safe closure and reintegration of children.
- Pathway A
  Full Transition to Other Non-Residential Services
  - Organizational Change Processes
  - Social Work and Reintegration Processes
- Pathway B
  Safe Closure and Reintegration or Divestment of the Residential Care Facility
  - Organizational Change Processes
    - Implementing Closure or Divestment Plan (as per Strategic Plan)
    - Dissolving or Concluding the Entity (Where Necessary)
  - Social Work and Reintegration Processes

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