Independent Living Program - Florida's Center for Child Welfare

Exhibit 5. Group Life Skills Learning PlanDomain: Money ManagementGoal: Knows and understands how one’s values influence money decisions.Expectations: At the end of the session, the learner will be able to:a. Distinguish between personal needs and wants.b. Recognize the impact personal values have on money decisions.Activity Name Activity Type TimeNeeds/Wants Polarity Opening Activity 10 minutesWhat is a Need?Group Building Activity20 minutesWhat is a Want?My Personal Collage Individual Activity 25 minutesReflection Worksheet Ending Activity 10 minutesIndividual Life Skills Learning Plan Elements (See Exhibit 6)• Plans are tailored to the unique needs of each learner.• Goals and Expectations are automatically pasted into the Learning Plans when Learning Goals are selected.• Activities are pasted automatically in the “What Activities are Going to be Done” column.• After copying and pasting the partially completed plan into a word processing document or using the “save as” function withthe original plan, complete the Who and When columns.• Signatures: Optional space at the bottom of the Learning Plan for all involved to sign 2 .• Print the plan and keep for the learner’s records.2 Some agencies require youth/learners and caregivers to sign the Learning Plan to show involvement and commitment to the plan.Life Skills Guidebook 27©2004 by Casey Family Programs.