Transition-Age Youth: Independent Living Basics
Identification documents, banking, housing, and the practical adult tasks that arrive around ages 16–24.
About 6 min read
Includes a link to HUD — Rental Assistance
Module 1 · Topic
Resources for approximately ages 16–24 related to education, employment, housing, financial literacy, mentorship, identification documents, and independent living.
Learn → Talk → Act · 4 resources
Identification documents, banking, housing, and the practical adult tasks that arrive around ages 16–24.
About 6 min read
Includes a link to HUD — Rental Assistance
Where mentoring relationships actually form, and how to keep one going.
About 4 min read
Includes a link to MENTOR
Birth certificate, Social Security card, and state ID — the order that saves the most time.
About 5 min read
Includes a link to USA.gov — Replace Vital Documents
Bank accounts, pay stubs, and the three numbers a young adult should know each month.
About 4 min read
Includes a link to USA.gov — Help With Bills
Supporting academic progress, school communication, attendance, accommodations, and important school conversations.
4 resourcesCollege preparation by grade level, admissions basics, community college and university pathways, financial aid, and application preparation.
4 resourcesScholarship opportunities, justice-impacted youth opportunities, application deadlines, essays, recommendation letters, and financial-aid resources.
4 resourcesApprenticeships, skilled trades, credential programs, workforce programs, internships, resume preparation, and career exploration.
4 resourcesYour action space
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