TRANSISTIONING YOUTH

SMCIL's Transition Youth Program is designed to help any person between the age of 14 – 26 with a disability to transition into adulthood. We strive to empower our maturing individuals to live self-directed independent lives. SMCIL will develop strategies that focus on giving young people the opportunity to advance within the community and in life.

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The Individual will receive:

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• Basic life-skill building: consumer education and instruction in budgeting, the use of credit, housekeeping, menu planning, food preparation

• Interpersonal skill building: including enhancing young people's abilities to establish positive relationships with peers and adults, make decisions and manage stress

• Educational opportunities: such as GED preparation, post-secondary training and vocational education

• Employment Assistance: job preparation and attainment, such as career counseling and job search

• Peer Mentoring: someone who will be there to listen and give advice in your areas of concern

• Application Assistance: help with applying for social security, college applications and/or apartments