life skills

Social Media: Tips for Youth in Foster Care  This tip sheet provides a roadmap for a safer social media experience.

Casey life skills assessment is a free practice tool and framework for working with youth in foster care. It assesses independent living skills and provides results instantly. Also links to helpful resources in each area.

Vital Records can help you gain information on obtaining your birth certificate.

Social Security Administration – Find information on how to order a new or replacement social security card.

Social Security Card Application (PDF)

Practice writing checks worksheet (PDF)

Department of Human Services (DHS) Transition Information Packet (TIP) For Teens – The TIP book can assist you in organizing your important papers, give you a place to record important facts, and give you information on things you might need to know as you transition from the foster care system to the adult world.

Must Have Papers – There are some important papers that everybody must have. Here are some tips about keeping and protecting your personal records and information.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

How to introduce yourself and start a conversation.

Tips to help you meet people, start a conversation, and cultivate healthy connections that will improve your life.

Meal planning and nutrition.

How long foods last before you need to get rid of them.

Child proofing your home