Model Phases and Timeline
The key phases in the Partnerships for Success (PfS) process and timelines for the initial year of implementation and subsequent years of operation are indication below:
| Phases of Partnerships for Success Process | Time Commitment in Initial Two Years of Implementation | Time Commitment in Subsequent Years |
| Ensuring community readiness and mobilizing the community | 1 month | .5 month |
| Establishing workgroups | 1 month | .5 month |
| Assessing needs and profiling the community | 3 months | 3 months |
| Analyzing contributing factors, assessing resources and defining gaps | 6 months | 3 months |
| Creating a statement of purpose, investing in outcomes and developing partnerships with program providers | 3 months | 2 months |
| Developing a plan and initiating implementation procedures | 6 months | 2 months |
| Evaluating progress, managing investments and reporting to the community | 4 months | 1 month |
Time Commitments are approximate and will depend on a number of factors. Time spent in each phase of the process is less important that the systematic application of the PfS tools and procedures on a regular basis.
