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Independent Living Training

Training Dates and Information:

 

 

March Training Information:

 

March 27, 2010 from 11-2 at the Franklin Center

(mandatory for all youth over 14)

 

April Training Information:

April 24, 2010 from 11-2 at the Franklin Center

 (mandatory for all youth over 14)

 

May Training Information:

May 22, 2010 is the Foster Care Picnic

at the Franklin County Recreation Center on 619 in the small shelter. 

Park across from the tennis courts.

 

 Training Offered (organized by Federal Outcomes)

Outcome: Increase the Number of Youth Who Have Resources to Meet Their Living Expenses

Outcome: Increase the Number of Youth Who Have a Safe and Stable Place to Live

  • Finding Your First Apartment (powerpoint) (homework) (handouts)
  • Finding and Maintaining Safe and Stable Housing (powerpoint) (homework) (handouts)

Outcome: Increase the Number of Youth Who Have Positve Personal Relationships with Adults in the Community

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Outcome: Increase the Number of Youth Who Are Able to Access Needed Physical and Mental Health Services

  • Fueling the Teen Machine (powerpoint) (homework) (handouts)
  • Community Resources and Safety Skills (powerpoint) (homework) (handouts)

Outcome: Increase the Number of Youth Who Have or Can Obtain Essential Documents

Outcome: Increase the Number of Youth Who Avoid Involvement with High Risk Behaviors

Outcome: Increase the Number of Youth Who Attain Educational (academic or vocational) Goals

  • Finding Money for College (powerpoint) (homework) (handouts)
  • Study Skills (powerpoint) (homework) (handouts)
  • College Admissions (powerpoint) (homework) (handouts)

Other Trainings of Importance Not Listed Under Federal Outcomes:

  • Food Management (powerpoint) (homework) (handouts)
  • Introduction to Independent Living (powerpoint) (homework) (handouts)
  • Recreation and Leisure (powerpoint) (homework) (handouts)
  • Used Cars and Car Maintenance (powerpoint) (homework) (handouts)
  • Driving Safely (powerpoint) (homework) (handouts)
  • How to File Taxes (powerpoint) (homework) (handouts)
  • On Living On Your Own (powerpoint) (homework) (handouts)
  • Housekeeping and Home Maintenance (powerpoint) (homework) (handouts)
  • Washing Clothes (powerpoint) (homework) (handouts)

 

 

Contact Information

Patti Von Preysing, BSW, MAEd
IL Coordinator
Dept.  of Social Services
139 E. Court Street
Rocky Mount, VA  24151
Phone: 540-483-6853
FAX: 540-483-6851
E-mail: Independent Living