10. a trusted adult who can help support their sobriety. Has a safe relationship with an adult who understands how young people can prevent relapses. Personal Benefits Your Goals Steps to Get There Helpful Resources 1. Knows how to access benefits, such as Social Security, Medicaid, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), and Education and Training Vouchers (ETV). Is made of the local benefits that are available to him/her. Assistance is provided to apply for benefits that he/she is eligible for. ? 1. Maintain Personal Records 1. Know how to obtain copies of personal documents. 2. how to maintain personal documents and records. Identify where to go to get a birth certificate, social security card, photo ID, educational transcripts, passports, voter registration card, and working papers. Identify where to go to obtain medical history and records. Identify where to go to obtain immigration documentation (if applicable). Identify where to go to obtain tribal documentation (if applicable). Identify documentation necessary to cross U.S. borders. Identify the costs associated with obtaining these documents. Complete the forms required to obtain copies of these documents. Set, Fly! Community Resources #6. Storing Important Papers: Keeping Personal Records Personal Hygiene Your Goals Steps to Get There Helpful Resources 1. and understands the importance of good hygiene. Describe what “good hygiene” means.
Explain how “poor hygiene” affects friendships, relationships with others and employment opportunities. Explain how hygiene affects one’s physical and emotional health. Kids Health, Acne Being Good to my Body; Ears, Skin, Teeth – Kids Health, Your Body; Body Image – ; 2. Can maintain good hygiene. Explain when and how to use hygiene products (e.g., toilet soap, shampoo, brush, comb, tooth brush, tooth paste, floss, deodorant, sanitary napkins/tampons, shaving equipment). Explain the importance of cleaning one’s hands after using the toilet. Wears clean clothes. Describe when makeup is appropriate and how to apply it if applicable. I’m Getting My Grooming Plan Checklist, LG-4. I’m Getting Ready, Clothing Messages on Television, LG-5. 4 Girls, Body – Kids Health, Your Body – Personal Safety Your to Get There Helpful Resources Is able to find safe and supportive resources Has a safe place to stay in the event of an emergency. Knows how to trust their instincts when feeling unsafe Knows how to access immediate help Understands the myths and truths about domestic violence Understands the and truths about sexual assault Can recognize when dating becomes violent Sexuality Your Goals Steps to Get There Helpful Resources 1. Knows and understands how male and female bodies change during puberty. Identify male and female sexual anatomy. Explain the bodily changes that take place during puberty for both males and females. Ready, Set, Fly! Relationships and Sexuality #1. 4 Drugs and Alcohol– Kids Health – ; 2. Knows and understands the difference between sexual Define the sexual orientation gender identity. Identify three sexual orientations (e.g., heterosexual, homosexual, and bisexual). American Psychological Association, Questions About Sexual Orientation –
5. Knows how to use technology to communicate safely and effectively. Demonstrate safe and appropriate telephone etiquette in home and work situations (e.g., how to answer, take messages, and convey information). Demonstrate safe and appropriate email etiquette in home and work situations. Demonstrate safe and appropriate use of social networking in home and work situations Ready, Set, Fly! Communication #14. Internet Safety, Etiquette for Kids Social Networking Tips Social Networking for Tweens and Teens 6. Knows how and when to be assertive when communicating at home, school, and work. Explain the differences between passive, aggressive, and assertive styles of communication. Describe how to communicate assertively in situations. Recognize that people have the right to express different opinions. Set, Fly! Communication #15 Ready, Set, Fly! Communication #16. 7. Knows how to use anger management techniques. Describe situations that may produce feelings of anger within oneself and others. Identify a positive message of anger. Describe the signs and feelings of anger within oneself and others. Describe two anger management techniques that could be used at home, school, or work. #page=151-152 Ready, Set, Fly! Communication #17. Set, Fly! Communication #18 Ready, Set, Fly! Communication #20. Ready, Set, Fly! Communication #21. Kids Health, Anger – Cultural Competency Your Goals Steps to Get There Helpful Resources 1. Knows how to effectively respond to prejudice and discrimination. Define racism, stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination. Demonstrate two positive strategies to deal with prejudice and discrimination at home, work, school, and/or in the community. Set, Fly! Cultural Awareness Section #11 thru #14. 2. Knows and understands one’s own cultural identity. Define the terms culture, identity, race and ethnicity. Describe the customs associated with one’s culture (e.g., family structure, language, food, style of dress). #page=102-106 Ready, Set, Fly! Cultural Awareness Section #1 thru #8.
Banking & Credit Your Goals Steps to Get There Helpful Resources 1. and understands the services provided by financial institutions. Identify the financial institutions available in the community (e.g., banks, credit unions, savings and loans). Describe and compare the services available. Identify the financial institutions offering the best on fees and interest. I Can Do It, Using Banks, p. 7-8, 10. I Know Where I am Going, Part I, C. 5, Taking It to the Bank, p. 40-61. I’m Getting Ready, Choose a Bank, M-12. Ready, Set, Fly! Banking #1. 2. and understands ways other than banks for cashing checks and borrowing money. Identify places in the community to cash checks (e.g., check cashing store, grocery store). Identify ways to borrow money (e.g., family, friends, pawn shops). Explain the pros and cons of using these ways to cash checks and borrow money. I Know Where I am Going, Part I, C. 5, Taking It to the Bank, p. 40-61. Ready, Set, Fly! Banking #5. Ready, Set, Fly! Banking #6. Banking on Our Future, Checking - 3. Knows how to complete a money order. Explain what a money order is and how it is used. Identify two places where a money order can be purchased (e.g., post office, bank). Compare the fees associated with a order and a checking account. Complete one money order. I’m Getting Different Ways to Pay Our Bills, M-11. Set, Fly! Banking #3. 4. how to open and maintain a savings account. Describe the different types of savings accounts. Explain the good and bad points of different types of savings accounts. List the types of personal identification needed to open an account. Open a savings account. Fill out deposit and withdrawal forms. Read bank statement. Balance register with statement monthly. #page=68-71 Banking on Our Future, Checking - Practical Money Skills – 5. Knows how to open and maintain a checking account. Describe the different of checking accounts. I Can Do It, Using Banks, p. 10-11. I’m Getting Ready, Choose a Bank, M-12.
10. Knows and understands how credit cards work. Explain the differences between credit cards, charge cards, debit cards, and the related fees. Describe the good and bad points of each card. I Can Do It, Using Banks, p. 11-13. I’m Getting Ready, Different Ways to Pay Your Bills, M-11. I Know Where I am Going, Part II, C. 2, p. 24-25. #page=92 Ready, Set, Fly! Banking #5. Banking on Our Future – Practical Money Skills – 11. and understands the importance of developing and maintaining a sound credit history and credit rating. Explain what a “credit history” and a “credit rating or score” are and how they are related and tracked. Describe how to develop a good credit score. Describe how to find out one’s credit score. Describe how your credit history impacts your ability to make major purchases (e.g., car, house). Practical Skills - 12. Can identify at least one adult who can provide money management support Identify at least one supportive adult who may wish to discuss up front their comfort level in supplying financial assistance. Identify at least one supportive adult who can assist with sorting bills and managing a checkbook Identify at least one supportive adult who can assist the youth in understanding how to maintain and obtain credit, deciphering loan applications, and budgeting. Permanency Pact Emergency Cash Bills and Money Management Assistance Housing Your Goals Steps to Get There Helpful Resources 1. Knows and understands the kinds of housing available in one’s community. Identify two of housing options (e.g., apartments, rooms for rent, houses, mobile homes, public or low income housing). Compare each housing option against one’s personal needs and financial resources. I Can Do It! Finding My Own Place, p. 32. #page=7 Ready, Set, Fly! Housing #8. 2. Knows how to search for an apartment or other housing option. Define the terms most commonly used in a housing search (e.g., lease, sublet, studio, security deposit, tenant, landlord). I Can Do It! Finding My Own Place, p. 33, 34. #page=24-25
the situation described, demonstrate asking for help using both positive and negative words, tone of voice, and body language. Kids Health, Feelings – 2. Knows how to use a problem solving process to negotiate problems in a work or school situation. Identify a problem related to work. (e.g., you don’t have a way to get to work, your work schedule conflicts with your school activities) Identify multiple solutions to the problem. Describe the criteria for selecting the best solution. Select a solution and tell why you selected it. Evaluate the solution after implementation. 3. Knows how to receive criticism at school or work. Identify at two benefits of criticism you may have received at work or at school. Identify the feelings that are associated with criticism. Describe 4 strategies that can be used to accept criticism. (e.g., listen, delay reaction, agree when you can, explain what you have learned.) Demonstrate 4 strategies to accept criticism. Tip: Google sites such as Mind Tools 4. Knows how and when to be assertive when communicating at, school and work. Explain the differences between passive, aggressive, and assertive styles of communication. Describe how to communicate assertively. Recognize that people have the right to express different opinions. Demonstrate assertive communication in three situations. Set, Fly! Communication #15 Set, Fly! Communication #16. 5.Knows how to set measurable and achievable goals for work or study related goal. Describe a process for setting thoughtful goals. Follow the process to set two, measurable, goals. Describe the possible negative side-effects of a specific goal. Describe the positive side-effects of a specific goal. down goals one or more down into steps. Tip: Google sites such as Mind Tools
Complete the tax form with supervision. Complete the tax form without supervision. File the tax form. Internal Revenue Service, Sample Tax Forms – Understanding Taxes – Legal Your Goals to Get There Helpful Resources 1. and understands rights and responsibilities of foster care placement. Explain the rights of youth in foster care placement. Explain how to use legal representation. Describe the to access help when dealing with problems in placement. What Are My Rights, You and Your Family, p. 8-10. National Center for Youth Law, My Rights in Foster Care – 2. Knows how to view foster care or juvenile justice records. Explain who has access to open and closed foster care and juvenile justice records. Describe state/tribal policies regarding closed foster care and juvenile justice records. Explain how one goes about viewing his/her own record. Contact individual state’s child welfare system for policies and procedures. 3. Knows how to obtain legal documents necessary to go to work. Explain the two types of documents that are necessary to obtain employment. (e.g. (1)Driver’s license, or official photo ID card, or Native American tribal document (2) Social Security card, or original birth certificate, or Native American tribal document.) Describe how to obtain an official ID Describe how to obtain an original birth certificate Describe how to obtain an original Social Security card. Contact individual state’s child welfare system for policies and procedures. 4. and understands the legal documents needed to apply for a federal higher education grant (Pell Grant). Describe the of legal documents that will be required when applying for the Pell Grant, (e.g., Official photo ID card, Tax records from the previous year, Social Security number, FASFA form.)