# Guidepost 3: Human and Social Capital

This section focuses on Guidepost 3: Using human and social capital to decrease dependence on paid supports. CLE activities within this guidepost can emphasize:

* Building individuals’ human capital by teaching specific skills for community access and employment, with the intention of fading supports.
* Building individuals’ social capital, which can be used as natural supports.

Use the sidebar on the left to access an overview of Guidepost 3, two promising practices from providers that illustrate how to implement the Guidepost, and a set of additional resources for further consideration.


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