What should be included in a taper plan when ending the formal coaching engagement?

• A. End all supports immediately with no transition.
• B. Schedule monthly check-ins indefinitely after the program ends.
• C. Provide a taper plan, connect to alumni or ongoing supports, offer check-ins, share resources, and ensure client has a plan for self-advocacy and access to services.
• D. Have client re-enter the program after completing the contract.

Answer: (C)

A taper plan should ensure a safe, supported transition from formal coaching to the client independently maintaining progress. The best answer reflects a practical, client-centered approach: it includes a taper plan, connects the client to alumni or ongoing supports, offers check-ins, shares resources, and ensures the client has a plan for self-advocacy and access to services. This structure preserves gains, reduces the risk of abrupt disengagement, and build-ready supports as the client steps forward.

Why this fits best: a taper plan provides the roadmap for winding down while keeping safeguards in place. Connecting to alumni or ongoing supports creates a safety net beyond formal coaching without creating dependence. Check-ins offer timely support during the transition, helping address new challenges as they arise. Sharing resources equips the client with tools and contacts to continue progress independently. Ensuring a plan for self-advocacy and access to services empowers the client to navigate systems and seek help when needed, sustaining momentum after coaching ends.

Why the other ideas don’t fit: ending all supports immediately removes any continuity and increases the chance of regression or disengagement. scheduling monthly check-ins indefinitely isn’t sustainable and can prevent the client from building independence. having the client re-enter the program after completing the contract undermines the purpose of a taper, which is to gradually reduce dependence on formal coaching while maintaining progress.