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Education
Youth shall have access to postsecondary supportive services (e.g., financial aid, counseling, tutorial).
Youth with disabilities exiting school shall be aware and engage with community supports.
Employment
Youth shall continue to maintain progressive, responsible work experience opportunities within their chosen career pathway.
Youth shall understand unfair job practices and know how to seek guidance.
Health/Mental Health
Youth shall understand how to obtain medical services after he/she leaves care.
Youth shall be aware of health care coverage options if he/she is not insured through the employer.
Youth shall understand how to manage any medical condition he/she may have.
Youth shall be able to identify the providers he/she shall use for health, dental, and mental health care.
Youth shall have his/her updated medical records and psychological/psychiatric evaluation upon exiting care. Youth shall be assisted in applying for medical assistance, if needed.
Housing
Youth shall possess the life skills required to maintain housing, with support.
Youth shall be prepared for SILA or private vendors that provide independent living in arranged placements.
Youth shall have a plan developed that includes a budget and all services needed to maintain an apartment or home.
Youth shall have a developed plan for living after foster care.
Financial Literacy/Resources
Youth shall understand the importance of financial investments.
Youth shall maintain a financial cushion.
Youth shall understand the need for budgeting funds and shall demonstrate the ability to manage money, and obtain necessary resources.
Youth shall understand budget management, priority spending, and the income sources shall be used to supplement his/her expenses.
Youth shall be able to maintain a savings account.
Family & Friends Support
Youth shall obtain adequate child-care services, if applicable.
If desired, youth shall learn how to positively develop relationships with his/her family of origin.
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