Your child is turning 18 and/or getting ready to graduate high school...now what?!!

The CMS EC department developed a Transition Resources and Supports guide for teachers and parents. It gives information on all things related to Postsecondary Transition including webinars, toolkits, community resources, social and recreational supports, advocacy, transportation, respite providers, supported employment, day programs and supports, and postsecondary education.

Click on the link to access the entire guide.

There are several things that can be done to prepare:

• Guardianship and Alternatives: Parents can begin the process at age 17 ½. The court documents can be found online completed, notarized and turned into the Clerk of Courts. Guardianship information

• Apply for Social Security online https://www.ssa.gov/applyfordisability/ or call 1.800.772.1213 You are automatically eligible for Medicaid when eligible for SSI. Apply for Medicaid through Department of Social Services 704.336.2273/704.336.3000 or https://medicaid.ncdhhs.gov/medicaid/get-started/eligibility-medicaid-or-health-choice