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e. Consistently chooses necessities and avoids “fads” when purchasing products.Work Goalsa. Consistently follows established career plan action steps within time frames.Self CarePersonal Hygienea. Maintains good hygiene for six months.Healtha. Maintains health insurance either through an employer, government support or a personal health plan.b. Uses available health care services as needed to maintain a healthy life style for one year.c. Takes any needed medications as directed by a physician for six consecutive months.d. Uses needed aids, such as glasses, inhalers and hearing aids for six consecutive months.e. Consistently maintains any medical safety precautions, such as blood sugar monitors and bee sting kits for six consecutivemonths.Alcohol, Drugs, and Tobaccoa. Abstains from illegal drugs for six consecutive months.b. Demonstrates responsible drinking behaviors, if of legal drinking age, for six consecutive months (e.g., doesn’t drink anddrive, knows when to stop drinking).Sexualitya. Sexual partners, if any, consistently meet criteria developed for choosing safe, supportive relationships for six consecutivemonths.b. If sexuality active, practices safe sexual behaviors for six consecutive months.Life Skills Guidebook 166©2004 by Casey Family Programs.