Expectations
General Expectations
We will:
- assist you with searching for a living situation that
changes as you meet your goals.
- assist you in linking to resources to support you in taking care of your basic needs.
- when healthy, re-connect with significant
people in your life.
- explore what independence means for
you.
- get a State Issued ID and copies of your
social security card, birth certificate, etc.
- assist you in getting your Driver's License.
- support hobbies and reading for fun.
- help you get involved in community
events.
- explore multi-cultural events, the Arts,
and local activities.
- get you connected to community
service projects.
- support you when you are challenged
and/or feeling discouraged.
- celebrate with you as you meet your
personal achievement goals.
From this you will be able to:
- establish your personal style.
- reach your independence goals in a way
and in a community of your choice.
- consider if you would like to explore ways
to resolve issues of past relationships.
- empower you to use your community
– for resources, recreation.
- start giving back – being generous with
your time and your talents to help others.
- approach and work through issues with
trusted adults – no matter how difficult.
- live a safe, healthy & legal lifestyle.
Life Skills
We will challenge you with Life Skills training
to help you better understand how to:
- explore academic options.
- get a job.
- navigate housing options.
- take care of your medical/dental/counseling
needs.
- budget, shop and prepare healthy meals,
and take care of your basic needs.
- use public transportation.
- establish healthy relationships.
- connect to your community in meaningful
ways.
- develop a support system.
From this you will be able to:
- enter into a college, vocational school or
certification training program.
- develop and keep an updated professional
resume.
- make good housing decisions.
- develop a healthy lifestyle and manage
your own health appointments.
- know how to make simple and healthy
meals that appeal to you.
- know the bus routes you will need for
school, work and play.
- make and keep good friends that will
support you as you mature.
- identify natural supports and mentors
that you can turn to in time of need.
Academics
We will support you as you:
- finish High School or get your G.E.D.
- prepare for entrance exams.
- explore what academic path will be
right for you.
- connect you with financial aid.
- walk with you as you visit campuses.
- connect you with tutors.
- help you establish study skills.
- find out what else your school can offer
From this you will be able to:
- move into post-secondary education.
- figure out what will be best for you:
certification programs, 2 or 4 year
college programs, etc.
- establish good study habits.
- access your school's resources.
Financial
We will help you:
- start a savings plan.
- monitor your banking online.
- develop a budget and learn to live
within it.
- carefully consider credit and major
purchases before you make them.
You will then be able to:
- watch your savings grow.
- live within your means.
- prepare for life on your own.
- protect your credit score.
Employment
We will help you to:
- find and maintain a job.
- practice interviewing techniques and
do mock interviews so you will know
what to expect.
- fill out job applications.
- get ready for your first day on the job
(with uniforms, clothing, etc.).
From this you will:
- gain interviewing skills.
- establish a work history.
- gain work references.