Youth in Transition Toolkit:
Does the youth have the necessary services and supports to live as independently as possible?
Services and supports for independent living are matched to a person's individual needs. Informal supports may be available from friends, family and the community. Formal supports are provided by personal care assistants and programs such as Medicaid waivers.
Instruction in self-advocacy
Watch this 7-minute video to learn how young people were supported to be successful during their journey to adulthood.
Centers for Independent Living (CILs) provide services to people with disabilities by people with disabilities. For a map and contact information for all eight CILs in Minnesota, check out the Minnesota Association of Centers for Independent Living (MACIL) site.
The Minnesota Disability Law Center offers Into adulthood: Your guide to disability access (PDF). Share resources in the guide with youth and families.
Direct youth to Disability Hub MN's pages on independent living and staying in your home. Details include receiving care at home, waiver programs, ways to get around, home modifications and more.
Step 1: Watch benefits videos in the Benefits planning toolkit: Resources and tools
Step 2: Watch Moving ahead with Minnesota benefits
Step 3: Review Benefits for young people: Key programs in Disability Benefits 101.
If you support youth who need shelter or have other basic needs, connect them with appropriate services through Minnesota's Youth Services Network.