
What is included in Youth Transitional Services?
Education
High School Expenses Assistance:
Your Local Departments shall provide graduating high school seniors with financial assistance up to $750 to contribute to the following prioritized expenses: Priority 1- Senior Class Dues/Package
- Graduation Fees
- Cap and Gown
- Class Ring
- Senior Pictures
- Yearbook
- Prom Expenditures (ticket, attire, pictures and/or transportation)
Eligibility
Youth must be:- Committed to the Department;
- Enrolled in a public/private high school or education program; and,
- Graduating from a high school or education program within the school year financial assistance is provided.
Additional Information
- Tuition Waiver
- FAFSA
- Education Training Voucher (ETV)
Out-of-Home Placement Types
- Traditional Foster Care
- Treatment Foster Care
- Residential Semi-Independent Living Program
- Apartment Independent Living Program
Ansel Casey Life Skills Assessment (ACLSA)
The Ansell Casey Life Skills Assessment is a great tool used to determine your level of independent living skills. The assessment tool is completed by you and your adult supporter (i.e. caregiver, case worker, Independent Living Coordinator). The assessment is culturally sensitive and is appropriate for every individual regardless their current living arrangement.
Life Skill areas addressed include:
- Career Planning
- Communications
- Daily Living
- Home Life
- Housing
- Money Management
- Self-Care
- Social Relationships
- Work Life
- Work and Study Skills