Raising the Self Determined Child Making decisions is more than making a choice. As a parent, you can support your child with a disability to learn and practice the process of decision-making. This short booklet on self-determination skills gives helpful tips on helping you child develop skills early in life that can provide a strong… More Raising the Self-Determined Child
Publication Categories: Youth Transitions
Foster Care Transition Tool Kit
Foster Care Transition Tool Kit The U.S. Department of Education released a new toolkit to inspire and support current and former foster youth pursuing college and career opportunities. The Foster Care Transition Toolkit includes tips and resources intended to help foster youth access and navigate social, emotional, educational and skills barriers as they transition into… More Foster Care Transition Tool Kit
By Youth for Youth: Employment
By-Youth-For-Youth-Employment was written by youth for youth who want to know more about finding and keeping the right job. It is important to consider what makes a job right for each young person, where to look, and how to write a resume and interview. Youth with disabilities also need to consider disability disclosure in the workplace and… More By Youth for Youth: Employment
Take Control of Your Health: Managing Your Insurance
Take Control of Your Health: Managing Your Insurance Insurance can be confusing. But learning about it is another step in managing your health care.
Take Control of Your Health: Managing Your Medication
Take Control of Your Health: Managing Your Medication Learn about the ways you can remember your medication.
Take Control of Your Health: Managing Your Health Information
Take Control of Your Health: Managing Your Health Information What do you need to know to manage your health information?
Take Control of Your Health: Managing Your Appointments
Take Control of Your Health: Managing Your Appointments Managing your appointments is the first step to healthcare independence. Here’s how to get started.
A Youth Guide to Treatment and Treatment Planning – A Better Life
Treatment is the word used to describe all the ways that assistance is provided to young people (and not so young people) to make important changes so that their lives are better. This guide help to understand what treatment planning is and what things to consider.
A Youth Guide to Wraparound Services – Your Life, Your Future
Wrap-a-what? Someone cares about your life and future. That’s why you’ve been recommended for Wraparound. Funny name for a process that has one goal: supporting you in making positive life choices. This guide will help a young person understand the process and the importance of their role.
Growing UP
Health care transition for teens with a chronic health condition, tips for parents.