> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://play.equal.care/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://play.equal.care/resources/care-mapping-with-atlas-of-care/care-mapping-for-new-teams.md). # Care Mapping for new Teams The care map can also help us to integrate a care service in to someone’s existing care and support networks. In Equal Care, the care of an individual in their own home is always done as part of a team. Whenever possible this team is made up of some of the key actors in someone’s care map. Looking at and talking about someone’s care map can help team starters identify the people and places that we can collaborate with to provide a more meaningful experience of care. Click on actors of the interactive care map below to explore a teams integration. {% embed url="" %} An example care map that illustrates an Equal Care Team integrated into the Team Owner's wider network of care and support. {% endembed %} Doing professional care, in conventional services, often ends up placing friends, family members, and neighbors at the periphery of the service, rather than making sure they remain central to it. In such services, care tasks will get done and someone's daily living needs maintained, however, in overlooking a person’s wider support system, this care can happen in a way that erodes their sense of belonging and identity. At Equal Care Coop, “Supportive Conversations”—the foundation of our care planning process—can begin with care mapping. Before addressing an individual’s specific care needs and preferences, supported members can be invited to map their broader care and support networks. These maps reflect the people and places that they support, as well as those who support them. This initial mapping provides valuable insights into the strengths, gifts, and challenges inherent in the systems that surround them. As part of someone’s care plan, a care map serves as a living document that captures their well-being, connections, and sense of belonging. As part of the care plan, the care map functions as a living document that captures the individual’s well-being, connections, and sense of belonging. It enables us to continuously reflect on how care is being provided and adjust our approach to ensure it remains centered on the individual’s relationships and community. This ongoing dialogue between care workers, supported members, and their networks strengthens the care team and fosters a more resilient support system. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the following URL with the `ask` and `goal` query parameters: ``` GET https://play.equal.care/resources/care-mapping-with-atlas-of-care/care-mapping-for-new-teams.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is what the user is ultimately trying to achieve, the reason they need the answer. Sharing it helps GitBook give you a better, more relevant answer. A goal is most helpful when it describes the outcome the user wants rather than restating the question. For example, with `ask=how do I create an API token`, a goal like `automate deployments from our CI pipeline` lets GitBook tailor the answer to that use case. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.