I'm 14 years old

Education

• Youth shall begin to participate in life skills classes and begin to acquire skills that are appropriate to his/her functioning level.

• Youth in every school system understand graduation requirements.

• Youth shall have basic literacy and numeracy skills (at least 5th grade proficient).

• If applicable, youth shall have an appropriate identification of special education.

• If applicable, an appropriate parent surrogate shall be identified for youth.

• Youth shall begin to obtain the needed student service learning hours towards graduation.

Employment

• Youth shall obtain a work permit from the school.

• Youth shall begin to explore career interest.

Health/Mental Health

• Youth shall participate in sessions on sexual relationships- sexual education that includes forms of birth control, how to practice safe sex, practices to avoid sexually transmitted diseases, and the HIV virus.

• Youth shall understand the risks associated with drug and alcohol use.

• Youth shall understand the importance of preventive and routine health care.

• Youth shall understand the importance of medications and how to use medicine properly. • Youth shall identify the providers he/she shall use.

• Youth shall understand his/her diagnosis.

• Youth shall be able to communicate his/her needs to the psychiatrist/therapist.

Housing

• Youth shall live in an approved safe placement with a caring, competent adult.

Financial Literacy/Resources

• Youth shall have a bank account (savings and/or checking) and understand how to utilize services from the bank.

• Youth shall demonstrate the ability to purchase items and understand the purchase process – including cost, sales tax, and tips.

• Youth shall be provided with a free credit report at the age of 14 and annually thereafter.

Family & Friends Support

• Youth shall develop an understanding of positive, safe relationships.

• Youth shall develop a photo history.

• Youth shall be assisted in developing a genogram.