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Youth in Transition Toolkit:

Youth in Transition Toolkit

  1. Minnesota’s Youth in Transition Framework
  2. Educate yourself
  3. Engage families
  4. Support youth
    1. My best life
    2. Independent living
    3. Employment
    4. Postsecondary education and training
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My best life

Advocating for a best life

Leadership experiences

Has the youth been given opportunities to gain leadership skills?

Leadership isn't about a title or authority. It's about leading from where you are. Encourage youth to take leadership roles and learn leadership skills.

  • Awareness: Understand options for leadership experiences.
  • Exploration: Identify strengths, preferences, interests and needs related to leadership experiences.
  • Preparation: Explore leadership opportunities.
  • Implementation: Participate in leadership experiences.

Instruction in self-advocacy

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LEARN: Develop your knowledge

Learn how to support youth in exploring leadership opportunities.

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Resources DO

DO: Work with youth

Find resources to help youth explore leadership opportunities.

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