The Journey from Youth to Adulthood: Transition Resources

The journey from youth to adulthood is a time for celebration but may also have challenges for youth with disabilities or special health needs who may need more time or support when transitioning to adult services. Transition involves transition to adult health care and other areas of life such as education, employment, relationships, insurance, and more.

These resources may be helpful on your transition journey!

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Overview

• Transition timeline
• Transition Toolkit
• Transition Guides
• New Jersey Services & Resources
• Employment Training, Opportunities & Programs

Health Care Transition

The process of moving from pediatric to adult model of care.

• Transitioning Pediatric Health Care into Adulthood (Webinar)
• Making Own Health Care Decisions: A Letter to Your Doctors
• Questions to Ask When Finding an Adult Doctor (ENGLISH or SPANISH)
• FAQs

Moving Forward with School

The Individualized Education Program (IEP) and Role of the Child Study Team.

• Moving Forward with Education (Webinar)
• Navigating the Transition to College (Webinar)
• Parent Input Form
• Goals for Self Advocacy and Transition
• Person-Centered Approach to Schools and Transition
• Guide to Choosing a Post-Secondary Program (English or Spanish)
• Sample Transition Activities/Strategies
• Moving from School to Adult Life
• Transition from Special Education

Webinars

• Transition Planning for a Meaningful Life
  • Part 1
  • Part 2
• Introduction to Day Supports and Services
• Transitions & Technology: If there’s an App for everything, where’s the one for independence?
• Transition Readiness: Strategies to Prepare Pediatric Patients and Their Families for the Next Steps

Printable Worksheets

• Transition Planner Workbook to Track Progress (ENGLISH or SPANISH)
• Parent/Caregiver Transition Planning Worksheet to Assess What Needs To Be Done
• Transition Readiness Assessment for Youth
• Your Health Passport (ENGLISH or SPANISH)