To help youth progress toward successfully managing adult life in their community, build a strong foundation of in(ter)dependent living skills.
Overview
Introduce youth to in(ter)dependent living skills, such as interacting with others, managing money and taking care of yourself.
Daily life
Introduce youth to topics such as safety skills, managing a home, meals, clothing and appointments, as well as telephone use, digital literacy, recreation and leisure.
Community living
Help youth understand the basics of community living, including housing and transportation.
Money
Help youth understand sources of income and money management basics.
Healthy living
Introduce youth to healthy living topics such as well-being, health care and benefits, relationships and more.
Safety
Help youth develop skills that allow them to be safe at home and in the community.
Recreation
Help youth choose how to spend their free time.
Advocacy and supports
Independent living requires self-advocacy, engagement and appropriate use of informal and formal supports.