Independent Living Program - Florida's Center for Child Welfare

. Consistently uses “I messages” when sharing his/her views, frustration, anger, etc. with others.c. Consistently demonstrates an ability to communicate appropriately, nonverbally and to respond to nonverbal communicationfrom others.d. Consistently receives compliments without embarrassment.Relationshipsa. Consistently negotiates conflict in healthy ways.Personal Developmenta. Establishes personal development goals and consistently demonstrates activity designed to achieve those goals.b. Consistently budgets for and pursues counseling/therapy when needed.c. Consistently demonstrates appropriate manners to communicate respect for others.d. Consistently shakes hands and greets others with eye contact.Daily Living SkillsNutritiona. Eats balanced meals at least 80% (4 out of every 5 meals) of the time for 6 consecutive weeks.Menu Planninga. Plans a weekly menu which meets the nutritional goals and is within budget for 12 consecutive weeks.b. Puts together a weekly shopping list of items needed for current week’s menu for 12 consecutive weeksGrocery Shoppinga. Uses a grocery list to get all items needed for current week’s menu for 12 consecutive weeks.b. Consistently follows strategies of grocery shopping within his/her budget for 12 consecutive weeks.c. Grocery purchases consistently support the goal of maintaining a nutritious diet for 12 consecutive weeks.Life Skills Guidebook 161©2004 by Casey Family Programs.