H.  Transition






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Reference



Reference

Caseworkers, attorneys, and child advocates should become familiar with programs and financial supports available in the community and should discuss them with their clients.

Judges can encourage youth to think about their futures and make positive decisions.

Judges can use the Dependent Youth Aging Out of Foster Care:  A Guide for Judges.

Use the NSTTAC Checklist listed in Resources for preparing an IEP that adequately addresses transition.  It takes a parent or advocate through the process step by step with a series of questions.

For incarcerated juveniles, identify the person responsible for transition under NCLB.