These resources are part of the Fostering Futures curriculum presented by CASA of McHenry County. The links are regularly checked. However, please notify us if you receive an error.

Casey Life Skills Assessment

CFS-2032-1 Youth Driven Transition Plan | 
CFS-375-2 ILO/TLP Discharge/Launch Plan

CE: Illinois CASA Older Youth in Care Support Webinars

DCFS: Promoting Independence and Self-Sufficiency

Foster Care Transition Toolkit, by US Dept of Education

FosterClub | Permanency Pact

Get Real! Financial Literacy

Getting There! DCFS Tip Sheets

I Know Where I’m Going (But Will My Cash Keep Up?) Part 1, Part 2

iFoster

I’m Getting Ready | Ready, Set, Fly (life skills starting at 8-years-old)

Illinois Department of Human Services |McHenry Department of Health

Illinois Legal Aid

McHenry County College (resources even if not enrolled):
Admissions | Career Services | Career Spark Center | Student Resource Center

Motivational Interviewing for Transition Planning

Older Youth Needs and Resources Assessment

Possible Selves Model Worksheets

Preparing Adolescent for Young Adulthood:

• PAYA Module 1 (Money, Home, Food Management)
• PAYA Module 2 (Personal Care, Health, Social Skills, Safety)
• PAYA Module 3 (Education, Job Seeking, Job Maintenance)
• PAYA Module 4 (Housing, Transportation, Community Resources, Understanding the Law, Recreation)
• PAYA Module 5 (Safe Parenting)

TPSN: Teen Parenting Support Network (thru DCFS)

Well-Being Indicator Tool for Youth (WIT-Y)

Youth Advisory Board