Many youth do not know what programs are available to them. Case workers are often managing so many cases that they don’t always have time to explain every available program. This means that youth may miss out on opportunities to prepare for independence.
Instead of requiring case workers to explain each program directly, make it possible for older youth to look through a list of available programming and choose the topics most relevant to them.
Share a printed or emailed list of all programs with youth. Ask them to circle or highlight those that interest them.
You can also create a programming calendar online and allow youth to RSVP for programs of interest, using a free tool like Google Forms or Eventbrite.
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