Adequate planning requires the precise matching of a family's needs, issues, and priorities with the actual conditions in the anticipated location. Only then can a coach/counselor assist the family in researching resources, making compromises, and preparing for what they will encounter.
The IAP analyzes the family's needs, matches them to the specific location, and generates a prioritized planning chart ranging from CRITICAL issues to PLEASANT surprises (good matches).
No other instrument provides this level of detail and sophistication.