Monday, September 19, 2011

Resources For Teaching Life Skills

These are all free resources for parents and professionals to help young adults prepare for independent living.


Preparing Adolescents for Young Adulthood (PAYA)
A workbook series created by Massachusetts Department of Social Services. PAYA can be used by the learner alone, or with an adult. Topic areas and brief assessments match the learning goals and expectations of the Guidebook. The Activity/Resource Workbook contains information and exercises by topic area to help develop or strengthen the skills of the learner.
There are five modules available consisting of multiple PDF files (please follow the links below to access files):
  • Module 1: Money, Home, and Food Management
  • Module 2: Personal Care, Health, Social Skills, and Safety
  • Module 3: Education, Job Seeking Skills, and Job Maintenance Skills
  • Module 4: Housing, Transportation, Community Resources, Understanding the Law, and Recreation
  • Module 5: Young Parents Guide

Ready, Set, Fly! A Parent's Guide to Teaching Life Skills
This resource was developed by foster parents for other parents to use when teaching life skills. The Activity Book is designed to be used in conjunction with the Life Skills Guidebook. It contains a series of activities and suggestions that may be used in one-to-one instruction. For parents use with youth ages 8 and older.
Available as free pdf: 

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