Life Skills Assessment

I know how and when I can see my child welfare or juvenile justice records.

I know an adult who will go with me if I need to change schools.

I know how to get help from my school’s mental health services.

I know where I can get help with an income tax form.

I can explain how to get and renew a driver’s license or state ID card.

I can figure out all the costs of car ownership, such as registration, repairs, insurance, and gas.

I know how to use public transportation to get where I need to go.

I know how to find work-related internships.

I can explain the benefits of doing volunteer work.

I have recently talked to an adult who works in a job I would like to have.

I know what type (college, trade school) education I need for the work I want to do.

I know how to get into the school, training, or job I want after high school.

I know how to find financial aid to help pay for my education or training.

I have talked about my education plans with an adult who cares about me.

I know where to go to get on the Internet.

I can find what I need on the internet.

I know how to use my email account.

I can create, save, print and send computer documents.

I know the risk of meeting someone in person that I met online.

I would not post pictures or messages if I thought it would hurt someone’s feelings.

If someone sent me messages online that made me feel bad or scared, I would know what to do or who to tell.

I know at least one adult, other than my worker, who would take my call in the middle of the night if I had an emergency.

An adult I trust, other than my worker, checks in with me regularly.

When I shop for food, I take a list and I compare prices.

I can make meals with or without using a recipe.

I think about what I eat and how it impacts my health.

I understand how to read food product labels to see how much fat, sugar, salt, and calories the food has.

I know how to do my own laundry.

I keep my living space clean.

I know the products to use when cleaning the bathroom and kitchen.

I know how to use a fire extinguisher.

I can take care of my own minor injuries and illnesses.

I can get medical and dental care when I need it.

I know how to make my own medical and dental appointments.

I know when I should go to the emergency room instead of the doctor’s office.

I know my family medical history.

I know how to get health insurance when I am older than 18.

I have at least one trusted adult who would visit me if I were in the hospital.

There is at least one adult I trust who would be legally allowed to make medical decisions for me and advocate for me if I was unable to speak for myself.

I know how to get the benefits I am eligible for, such as Social Security, Medicaid, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), and Education and Training Vouchers (ETV).

I bathe (wash up) daily.

I brush my teeth daily.

I know how to get myself away from harmful situations.

I have a place to go when I feel unsafe.

I can turn down a sexual advance.

I know ways to protect myself from sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).

I know how to prevent getting pregnant or getting someone else pregnant.

I know where to go to get information on sex or pregnancy.

I can speak up for myself.

I know how to act in social or professional situations.

I know how to show respect to people with different beliefs, opinions, and cultures.

I can describe my racial and ethnic identity.

I can explain the difference between sexual orientation and gender identity.

I have friends I like to be with who help me feel valued and worthwhile.

I am a part of a family and we care about each other.

I can get in touch with at least one family member when I want to.

I have friends or family to spend time with on holidays and special occasions.

I know at least one adult I can depend on when I exit care.

I know an adult who could be a grandparent, aunt or uncle to my children now or my future children.

My relationships are free from hitting, slapping, shoving, being made fun of, or name calling.

I know the signs of an abusive relationship.

I know what my legal permanency goal is.

I have information about my family members.

I think about how my choices impact others.

I can deal with anger without hurting others or damaging things.

I show others that I care about them.